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Corydoras nanus Nijssen & Isbrücker, 1967

 

Image contributors to this species:

Karsten Schönherr (1) Drake Shaw (2)

ScotCat Sources:

Etymology = Genus  Etymology = Species

Other Sources:

Search  FishBase  Catalog of Fishes  Global Biodiversity Information Facility  FishNet2  iNaturalist

Relevant Information:

One of the species in the so called "Elegans group" and it can be difficult at times to be able to identify to species. The problem stemmed from the first description which did not mention any characteristics. The first specimens captured were very small and the Holotype was only 23mm from the Surinam-Brokopondo, Surinam River system. There was also 6 paratypes which were smaller and are housed in the RMNH (4) and the ZMA (2). This Corydoras is not very common in the hobby. Lineage: Part of the so called "Elegans Group" which would place it in Lineage 5. A revision in the future could involve the resurrection of the genus name Gastrodermus (Cope, 1878), with the designated type species: C. elegans. Can sometimes be difficult to identify, has two white stripes along the body with a blackish stripe splitting them. All fins have a yellow tinge. 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 a good quality flake. Remarks: The first thumbnail image depicted is a wild specimen which was captured by the image contributor in the Gran Rio a river in Suriname and is considered to be the true C. nanus.

Common Name:

None

Synonyms:

None.

Family:

Callichthyidae

Distribution:

South America: Suriname; Maroni River basin. French Guiana; Iracoubo River basin.

Size:

Male: 4.5cm (1¾ins) Female: 5.0cm (2ins)

Temp:

23-25°C (73-77°F)

p.H.

6.0-7.2.

Reference:

Alexandrou, Markos & Taylor, Martin. (2011). Evolution, ecology and taxonomy of the Corydoradinae revisited.
Fuller, Ian A.M. & Evers, Hans-Georg: Identifying Corydoradinae Catfish. 2005. 384 p.
Ian A. M. Fuller & Hans-Georg Evers (2011). Identifying Corydoradinae Catfish Supplement 1. Ian Fuller Enterprises.
Nijssen H. & Isbrücker I.J.H.: 1980, A review of the Genus Corydoras Lacepede, 1803. (Pisces, Siluriformes, Callichthyidae) 22p

 



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