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Corydoras garbei Ihering, 1911 |
Image contributors to this species: |
Ian Fuller (2) Hans-Georg Evers (1) |
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Relevant Information: |
It is doubtful that we will ever see the true species again, because of farming and pollution, it is very rare in the hobby and it may even be extinct. Very similar to C. difluviatilis which was the fish that hobbyists had in the 1980s and 90s which was mistaken for C. garbei. Lineage: Included in Lineage 8 (sub-clade 2) with the "intermediate long-snouts" with deeper bodies. Aquarium Care: This is akin to most of this genus, very peaceful, and would be best housed with small to medium tank mates such as Tetras, Rasboras and Danios or in a species tank for breeding purposes. Diet: A good quality flake food and tablet food for adults with sporadic feedings of frozen or live food will keep your Corydoras in good health. Remarks: The second thumbnail image may or may not be this species. |
Common Name: |
Honey Corydoras |
Synonyms: |
None |
Family: |
Callichthyidae |
Distribution: |
South America: Brazil, São Francisco River basin. Type locality: Rio São Francisco, Est. da Bahia, Brazil. |
Size: |
Male: 4.5cm (1¾ins) Female: 5.0cm (2ins) |
Temp: |
22-25°C (71-77°F) |
p.H. |
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6.0-7.2. |
Reference: |
Alexandrou,
Markos & Taylor, Martin. (2011). Evolution,
ecology and taxonomy of the Corydoradinae revisited. |
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