Corydoras
melanistius Regan, 1912
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| Danny
Blundell
(5) Ian
Fuller
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Steven
Dobson
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| Relevant
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Similar to C.
ephippifer but this species has
a clear caudal fin wheras C.melanistius has small spots,
a higher body shape and a shorter snout. 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: |
Black-spot
Corydoras |
| Synonyms: |
Corydoras
melanistius brevirostris, Corydoras wotroi |
| Family: |
Callichthyidaemblycipitidae |
| Distribution: |
South
America: Guyana; Essequibo. Fr Guiana.
Suriname. |
| Size:
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6.0cm (2¼ins) |
| Temp: |
22-25°C
(71 -77°F) |
| p.H. |
6.5-7.2. |
| Reference: |
Fuller, I.A.M.
& Evers, H-G: 2005 Identifying Corydoradinae Catfish
384p |
