Corydoras
leucomelas Eigenmann & Allen, 1942
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| Nathan
Sudell (1)
Jim Makin (1) Eric Olson (2) Peru
Aquarium Group (1)
Ivan Sokol (2) K.Meier (3) |
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Similar to C.ambiacus
but has a very dark eye band compared to the latters pale or non-existant
and C. leucomelas is a much smaller species. The black
blotch in the dorsal extends into the body. 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: |
None |
| Synonyms: |
Corydoras
caquetae |
| Family: |
Callichthyidaemblycipitidae |
| Distribution: |
South America: Colombia; Rio Orteguaza,
a tributary of the Rio Caqueta. Ecuador; Rio Panayacu, tributary
of the Rio Napo and tributaries of the upper Rio Yasuni. Peru;
Rio Amazonas, near Leticia. Rio Nanay, tributary of the Rio Amazonas
west of Iquitos. Rio Chuinda, tributary of the Rio Pastaza and also
at the confluence of the Rio Utiquinia and the Rio Ucayali |
| Size:
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5.5cm (2¼ins) |
| 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 |
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