Corydoras
nijsseni Sands, 1989
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| Image
contributors to this species: |
| Allan James
(1) Ian
Fuller (1)
Johnny
Jensen's Photographic Library (2)
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| ScotCat
Sources: |
 
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| Other
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| Relevant
Information: |
Like all the orange-blotched
Corydoras from the upper Rio Negro drainage, Corydoras
nijsseni is very variable in the black parts of the colour
pattern. There are forms with broad and forms with very narrow stripes,
depending on the locality. The other orange spotted species which
are syntopic with Corydoras nijsseni mostly show the
same variation. The form with a very broad band (only in males),
has been erroneously given the C-number C111. Aquarium
care: This is akin to most of this
genus, very peaceful, and would be best housed with small to medium
tank mates such as Tetras, Rasboras and Danios or
in a species tank for breeding purposes. 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. |
| Common
Name: |
C111
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| Synonyms: |
None |
| Family: |
Callichthyidaemblycipitidae |
| Distribution: |
South
America: Brazil; Main
whitewater tributaries of the Rio Negro and upriver from Sao Gabriel
da Cachoeira |
| Size:
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4.5cm (1¾ins) |
| Temp: |
23-27°C
(73-81°F) |
| p.H. |
6.0
-7.2. |
| Reference: |
Seus,
Werner: Corydoras, The most Popular armoured catfishes
of South America
Fuller, A.M.
& Evers, Hans-Georg: Identifying
Corydoradinae Catfish P.182-183 |
