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Corydoras
osteocarus Böhlke, 1951
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| Image
contributors to this species: |
| Ian
Fuller (1)
Julian
Dignall (1)
Johnny
Jensen's Photographic Library (1)
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| ScotCat
Sources: |
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| Other
Sources: |
 
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| Relevant
Information: |
The second
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. 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: |
C060
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| Synonyms: |
None |
| Family: |
Callichthyidaemblycipitidae |
| Distribution: |
South
America: Venezuela; Rio Atabapo, a tributary of the Rio
Orinoco near San Fernando de Atababo |
| Size:
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4.5cm (1¾ins) |
| Temp: |
23-26°C
(73-79°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) 220p. |
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