Corydoras
ourastigma Nijssen, 1972
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Adrian Payne
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| Relevant
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This species is sympatric
with C. similis
and Corydoras
sp. C066. There is another look-a-like from the
State of Rondônia which has a different head shape and the
position of the caudal blotch. 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: Brazil; Purus River basin, middle Amazon system.
Type locality: Brazil, Est. Acre, Rio Iquiri (=
Rio Ituxi) at road Rio Branco village —Abuna, 47 kilometers
from Rio Branco village (about 10º00'S, 67º30'W), Purus
River system. |
| Size:
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6.5cm (2½ins) |
| Temp: |
23-26°C
(73-79°F) |
| p.H. |
6.0
-7.2. |
| Reference: |
Fuller, I.A.M.
& Evers, H-G: 2005 Identifying Corydoradinae Catfish
384 p.
Ferraris, C.J. Jr., 2007. Checklist of catfishes,
recent and fossil (Osteichthyes: Siluriformes), and catalogue of
siluriform primary types. Zootaxa 1418:1-628. |
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