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Corydoras
orcesi Weitzman & Nijssen, 1970
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Image contributors
to this species: |
Hans-Georg Evers
(1) Allan James (2) Ivor
Hilton (1) |
ScotCat
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Relevant Information: |
Similar to Corydoras
pastazensis, which was considered a subspecies as Corydoras
pastazensis orcesi Weitzman & Nijssen, 1970. It was raised
to species level by Isbrücker in the publication, Breeding
Corydoradine Catfishes, Ian A.M. Fuller 2001. The first thumbnail
picture by Image Contributor, Hans-Georg Evers, is the paratype
(remaining specimens after holotype has been selected), which
is held in the Zoological Museum of Amsterdam. Aquarium
Care: As this is one of the longer snouted species it
will be well suited to most community tanks. A well planted tank
with a soft substrate such as sand so they can bury their snouts
while searching out food. Diet: Readily accepts
a mixed and varied diet which includes granular foods, tablet
food, frozen bloodworm and good quality flake to name but a few.
Remarks: Fishbase and Catalog of Fishes still
do not recognise these changes. |
Common Name:
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Synonyms: |
None |
Family: |
Callichthyidae |
Distribution: |
South America: Ecuador,
Pastaza, Rio Conambo, near the village of Onambo. |
Size: |
Male: 6.5cm (2½ins) Female:
7.0cm (2¾ins) |
Temp: |
22-26°C (71-79°F) |
p.H. |
6.0 -7.5. |
Reference: |
Fuller, Ian A.M. & Evers,
Hans-Georg: Identifying Corydoradinae Catfish. 2005.
384 p
Fuller, A.M, Breeding Corydoradine Catfishes.
2001. 248 p |
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