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Corydoras kanei Grant, 1998

Image contributors to this species:

Allan James (3) Jim Makin (1) Mark Goh (1)

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Relevant Information:

Sympatric with C. crimmeni with both species being described by U.K. aquarist Steven Grant from aquarium specimens. Lineage: Placed in Lineage 9, the "short-snouted" species with the designated type species: C. punctatus. A revision in the future would constitute the resurrection of the genus name Hoplosopma (Agassiz, 1846). 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.

Common Name:

C046

Synonyms:

None

Family:

Callichthyidae

Distribution:

South America: Brazil; Rondônia. Rio Branco.

Size:

5.5cm (2¼ins)

Temp:

23-26°C (73-79°F)

p.H.

6.5-7.2.

Reference:

Alexandrou, Markos & Taylor, Martin. (2011). Evolution, ecology and taxonomy of the Corydoradinae revisited.
Fuller, Ian A.M. & Evers, Hans-Georg: Identifying Corydoradinae Catfish 384 p.

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Corydoras kanei

Corydoras kanei

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