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Corydoras
metae Eigenmann, 1914
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contributors to this species: |
| Danny
Blundell
(2) Chris
Ralph (3) Joost
Schuitemaker
(2)
K. Meier (1) Johnny
Jensen's Photographic Library (2) |
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| Relevant
Information: |
This species
can be confused with C.
davidsandsi
and C.
melini but
the revealing factor is the position of the black body stripe on
C. metae which runs over the ridge of the back whereas in
C.melini it breaks and divides into two over the back and continues
to almost the end of the lower lobe of the caudal fin, in other
words it shows the body colouration on the ridge of the back, while
C.metae, on the ridge of the back, is black. The difference
between C. metae and C. davidsandsi is that the latter
has a broader black band which covers the ridge of the back, whereas
metae has a thinner band and has also a thinner black band over
its eyes, compared to C. davidsandsi. The latter has also
a lighter body colour. Aquarium Care: Good
addition to an average sized community tank. Purchase at least six
specimens to form a group. Diet: Adults can be
fed the usual good quality flake food, frozen bloodworm, tablet
foods, white and grindal worms. Remarks: Further
information on this species can be accessed via the factsheet. |
| Common
Name: |
Bandit
Corydoras |
| Synonyms: |
None |
| Family: |
Callichthyidaemblycipitidae |
| Distribution: |
South
America: Colombia; Tributaries
of the Rio Meta near Puerto López and also in the Rio Ocoa,
Rio Negro and Rio Manacacias near Puerto Gaitau. Also tributaries
of the Rio Guaviare, near San Jose del Guaviare |
| Size:
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5.0cm (2ins) |
| Temp: |
22-25°C
(71-77°F) |
| p.H. |
6.0
-7.2. |
| Reference: |
Seus,
Werner: Corydoras, The most Popular armoured catfishes
of South America.
ScotCat Factsheet no. 6. April 1997. |
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