This was the first unidentified
(at the time) Corydoras to be given a C-number in 1993
by the DATZ magazine. It is variable in its markings and colouration
but always carries a blotch at the base of the dorsal fin. The last
three images show a variant from the normal colour pattern. Named
after the river where it was found, the Rio Icana. Aquarium
Care: As of this genera they are peaceful and can be housed
in a community tank with non aggressive tankmates. Best to purchase
a few individuals as they do like their own company. Breeding:
Egg layers who distribute their adhesive eggs on the glass walls
and plants in the aquarium. Diet: Omnivore. Will
take most aquarium fare such as flake, tablets, live and frozen
foods.
Common
Name:
C001
Synonyms:
None
Family:
Callichthyidaemblycipitidae
Distribution:
South
America: Brazil; Rio Içana, Upper Rio Negro.
Size:
7.0cm (
2¾ins)
Temp:
23-25°C
(73-77°F)
p.H.
6.0
-7.2.
Reference:
Aqualog Extra;
Corydoras: All C-Numbers. A.C.S. Glaser, Germany,
48p. Fuller, I.A.M. & Evers, H-G: 2005 Identifying
Corydoradinae Catfish 384 p
