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Corydoras micracanthus Regan, 1912 |
Image contributors to this species: |
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Ian Fuller (1) Felipe Alonso (3) |
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Relevant Information: |
This is a rare species that is closely related to C. paleatus. Lineage: Placed in Lineage 6 which has always been classified as Corydoras (Lacépède, 1803) so a new genus would need to be described and a new type species when a new revision is carried out. 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. Remarks: As this species is found in the southern most parts of South America it would need cooler water temperatures over longer periods. |
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None |
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None |
Family: |
Callichthyidae |
Distribution: |
South America: Western tributaries of Paraná River in Salta, Argentina. |
Size: |
Male: 4.5cm (1¾ins) Female: 5.0cm (2ins) |
Temp: |
22-25°C (71 -77°F) |
p.H. |
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6.0-7.2. |
Reference: |
Alexandrou, Markos
& Taylor, Martin. (2011). Evolution,
ecology and taxonomy of the Corydoradinae revisited. |
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