CW016 has now (2023) been
described as Corydoras maclurei. This species
comes from the same area as C.
weitzmani but
is found in slower and deeper water. This beautiful
species is quite rare in the hobby. Lineage:
Placed in Lineage 7 alongside other members of the
so called "aeneus group" with the designated
type species: C. eques. A revision and description
of Corydoras maclurei (CW016) in the future
would constitute the resurrection of the genus name
Osteogaster (Cope, 1871). Aquarium
Care: This is akin to most of this genus,
very peaceful, and would be best housed with small
to medium tank mates such as Tetras, Rasboras and
Danios or in a species tank for breeding purposes.
Diet: A good quality flake food and
tablet food for adults with sporadic feedings of frozen
or live food will keep your Corydoras in
good health. Etymology: Corydoras
maclurei is named in honour of Robert “Rob”
McLure, dear friend and renowned Corydoradinae breeder.
Rob has been the main English-language reviewer of
the first author’s publications, in addition
to providing valuable information and live photos
of several species of Corydoradinae. A genitive noun
(Tencatt LFC, Gomes VC, Evers H-G.
2023).
Common
Name:
CW016, Corydoras "Teniente"
Synonyms:
None
Family:
Callichthyidae
Distribution:
South America:Peru, Rio Madre de Dios drainage.
Size:
Male: 5.5 cm (2¼ins)
Female: 6.0cm (2½ins)
Temp:
22-26°C (71-79°F)
p.H.
6.0-7.2.
Reference:
Alexandrou, Markos
& Taylor, Martin. (2011). Evolution,
ecology and taxonomy of the Corydoradinae revisited. Ian A. M. Fuller &
Hans-Georg Evers (2011).
Identifying Corydoradinae Catfish Supplement 1. Ian
Fuller Enterprises. Tencatt LFC, Gomes VC, Evers H-G.
A new species of Corydoras (Siluriformes: Callichthyidae)
from the rio Madre de Dios basin, Peruvian Amazon,
with comments on Corydoras aeneus identity. Neotrop
Ichthyol. 2023; 21(2):e230023. www.corydorasworld.com
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