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The second thumbnail image is of specimens collected by the image contributor, webmaster of Planet Catfish, Julian Dignall, near the type locality. The overriding identification is the black markings to the caudal peduncle and the very blunt nose. The Holotype is in the CAS, standard length, 30.5mm Venezuela, Rio Atabapo. 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: 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.

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Callichthyidae

South America: Venezuela, Rio Atabapo, a tributary of the Rio Orinoco near San Fernando de Atababo.

Male: 4.0cm (1½ins) Female: 4.5cm (1¾ins)

23-26°C (73-79°F)

6.0-7.2.

Alexandrou, Markos & Taylor, Martin. (2011). Evolution, ecology and taxonomy of the Corydoradinae revisited.
Fuller, I.A.M. & Evers, H-G: 2005 Identifying Corydoradinae Catfish Ian Fuller Enterprises. 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) 220p.