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Corydoras
leopardus Myers, 1933
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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.
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Common Name:
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Leopard Corydoras |
Synonyms: |
Corydoras funnelli |
Family: |
Callichthyidae |
Distribution: |
South America: Brazil;
Rio Maracaña. Ecuador : Rio Jatuncocha,
where it meets the Rio Yasuni. Peru : Rio Yavari,
near San Fernando |
Size: |
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. |
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