Corydoras
geryi Nijssen & Isbrücker, 1983
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Known for many years erroneously as
C. bolivianus, but in 1999 Isbrücker recognised
that this species and C. geryi where one and the same.
As they were described in the same paper he acted as first reviser
and named C. bolivianus as a synonym of C.
geryi. The males of this species are more ornately patterned
than the females who are plainer. not unlike Corydoras
pantanalensis
and can sometimes be mistaken for them but the caudal
fin in C. pantanalensis is hyaline (clear). 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 good quality flake to name but a few.
Remarks: The males are very impressive looking when in
breeding condition. |
Common Name:
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Synonyms: |
Corydoras bolivianus |
Family: |
Callichthyidae |
Distribution: |
South America: Bolivia;
Mamoré River basin. Type locality: Plaine
inondée, à quelques kilomètres de Trinida
(14º46'S, 65º50'O), bassin du Rio Mamoré, Beni
Prov., Bolivia. |
Size: |
6.5cm (2¾ins) |
Temp: |
23-28°C (73-83°F) |
p.H. |
6.0-7.2. |
Reference: |
Ferraris, C.J. Jr.,
2007. Checklist of catfishes, recent and fossil (Osteichthyes:
Siluriformes), and catalogue of siluriform primary types. Zootaxa
1418:1-628. |
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