Similar looking to C.
paleatus but with a
more colourful body pattern and also tends to be stockier.
The gill covers have a metalic green sheen when in
good condition. Lineage: Placed in
Lineage 6 which has always been classified as Corydoras
(Lacépède, 1803) so a new genus would
need to be described and a new type species when a
new revision is carried out. Aquarium Care:
This is akin to most of this genus, very peaceful,
and would be best housed with small to medium sized
tankmates such as Tetras, Rasboras and Danios or in
a species tank for breeding purposes. Best to purchase
6 individuals or more as they will be happier in a
group. Diet: Readily accepts a mixed
and varied diet which includes granular foods, tablet
food, frozen bloodworm and a good quality flake. Etymology:
The specific name ehrhardti: Patronym not
identified, possibly in honour of Wilhelm Ehrhardt
(1860–ca. 1936), German animal collector and
taxidermist, who supplied several museums with zoological
specimens from Brazil, including presumably types
of this catfish.
Common
Name:
None
Synonyms:
Corydoras meridionalis
Family:
Callichthyidae
Distribution:
South America:
Brazil; Santa Catarina, affluents from Jaraguá
mountains near Joinville 26° 21’S,
48°49’W.
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