Corydoras
leopardus Myers, 1933
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| Danny
Blundell
(2) Chris
Ralph (3)
Karsten
Schönherr
(1) Johnny
Jensen's Photographic Library (3)
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| Relevant
Information: |
Very variable species and
not unlike C. gomezi
which has a round spot in the dorsal and may very well turn out
to be another variation of C. leopardus. Similar also is
C018 but
this species has white to the leading hard dorsal ray and also C131
which is a more robust looking Cory, and also belonging to the leopardus
group is C128.
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. |
| Common
Name: |
Leopard
Corydoras |
| Synonyms: |
Corydoras
funnelli |
| Family: |
Callichthyidaemblycipitidae |
| Distribution: |
South
America: Brazil; Rio
Maracaña. Ecuador : Rio Jatuncocha, where
it meets the Rio Yasuni. Peru : Rio Yavari, near
San Fernando |
| Size:
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6.5cm (2½ins) |
| Temp: |
23-26°C
(73-79°F) |
| p.H. |
6.0-7.2. |
| Reference: |
Seus, Werner;
Corydoras The most popular armoured catfishes of South America.
Dähne Verlag. 218p. |
