Corydoras
nanus Nijssen & Isbrücker, 1967
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contributors to this species: |
| Ian
Fuller (1)
Johnny
Jensen's Photographic Library (1)
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| Relevant
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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 Cory is not very common in the hobby. Aquarium
Care: As per this genus, housed with non aggressive species
or a species tank. Buy at least 6 as they will stay together in
the tank which will make them feel more comfortable in their surroundings.
Diet: As per this genus with good quality flake
food, tablet, frozen and small worm foods. |
| Common
Name: |
None |
| Synonyms: |
None |
| Family: |
Callichthyidaemblycipitidae |
| Distribution: |
South
America: Suriname; Maroni River basin. French
Guiana; Iracoubo
River basin. |
| Size:
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Male 4.5cm
(1¾ins), Female : 5.0cm
(2ins), |
| Temp: |
23-25°C
(73-77°F) |
| p.H. |
6.0-7.2. |
| Reference: |
Fuller, Ian A.M.
& Evers, Hans-Georg: Identifying Corydoradinae Catfish.
2005. 384 p.
Nijssen H. & Isbrücker I.J.H.: 1980, A
review of the Genus Corydoras Lacepede, 1803. (Pisces, Siluriformes,
Callichthyidae) 22p. |
