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Corydoras multimaculatus Steindachner, 1907 |
Image contributors to this species: |
Ian Fuller (1) Keith Jackson (1) |
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Relevant Information: |
A small and pretty species which is similar to C. xinguensis from the Xingu River in Brazil. Lineage: Placed in Lineage 9, the "short-snouted" species with the designated type species: C. punctatus. A revision in the future would constitute the resurrection of the genus name Hoplosopma (Agassiz, 1846). Aquarium Care: A tank setup would entail a soft substrate such as sand or a small gravel and a nice plant covering around the back and sides of the aquarium. If housed in a community tank a mixture of small South American characins or the smaller varieties of Asian Rasboras would suffice, as larger fishes would intimidate these shy Cory's, and would stop them eating and would be therefore detrimental to their overall health. Diet: A good quality flake food and tablet food for adults with sparodic feedings of frozen or live food will keep your Corydoras in good health. |
Common Name: |
C059 |
Synonyms: |
None |
Family: |
Callichthyidae |
Distribution: |
South America: Brazil, State of Bahia, tributary to Rio Prêto near Santa de Cassia. |
Size: |
Male: 3.5cm (1¼ins) Female: 4.0cm (1½ins) |
Temp: |
22-26°C (71-79°F) |
p.H. |
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6.0-7.5. |
Reference: |
Alexandrou, Markos
& Taylor, Martin. (2011). Evolution,
ecology and taxonomy of the Corydoradinae revisited. |
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Corydoras multimaculatusFemale |
 Corydoras
multimaculatusMale |
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