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Corydoras paragua Knaack, 2004

Image contributors to this species:

Hans-Georg Evers (1)

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Relevant Information:

Similar to Corydoras cruziensis, but differs slightly in colour pattern; Corydoras cruziensis has the dark blotch in the upper half of the dorsal fin. 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.

Common Name:

None

Synonyms:

None

Family:

Callichthyidae

Distribution:

South America: Bolivia, Departamento Santa Cruz, Provincia J. M. Velasco, Río Itenez system, Río Paragua.

Size:

Male: 3.5cm (1½ins) Female:4.0cm (1¾ins)

Temp:

22-26°C (71-79°F)

p.H.

6.0-7.5.

Reference:

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.
Alexandrou, Markos & Taylor, Martin. (2011). Evolution, ecology and taxonomy of the Corydoradinae revisited.

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Corydoras paragua

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