Corydoras
geryi Nijssen & Isbrücker, 1983
|
| |
| Image
contributors to this species: |
| Danny
Blundell
(3) |
| ScotCat
Sources: |
|
| Other
Sources: |
  
|
| |
| Relevant
Information: |
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. 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: |
None |
| Synonyms: |
Corydoras
bolivianus |
| Family: |
Callichthyidaemblycipitidae |
| 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. |
|
|
