This small species is similar
to C.
mamore from
the Rio Mamore but this Corydoras has a black
dorsal blotch. Lineage: Placed in
Lineage 4 which includes two of the dwarf species
and a revison would be a resurrection of the disused
Microcorydoras (Myers, 1953) with the designated
type species: C. hastatus. Aquarium
Care: This is akin to most of this genus,
very peaceful, and would be best housed with small
to medium sized tankmates such as Tetras, Rasboras
and Danios or in a species tank for breeding purposes.
Best to purchase 6 individuals or more as they will
be happier in a group. Diet: Readily
accepts a mixed and varied diet which includes granular
foods, tablet food, frozen bloodworm and a good quality
flake.
Common
Name:
None
Synonyms:
None
Family:
Callichthyidae
Distribution:
South America:
Bolivia. Type Locality: Rio Pacerna,
Bolivia.
Size:
Male: 3.5cm (1½ins)
Female: 4.0cm (1¾ins)
Temp:
22-26°C (71-79°F)
p.H.
6.5-7.2.
Reference:
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.
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