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Corydoras petracinii Calviño & Alonso, 2010 |
Image contributors to this species: |
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Felipe Alonso (2) |
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Relevant Information: |
Lineage: Placed in Lineage 6 which has always been classified as Corydoras (Lacépède, 1803) so a new genus would need to be described and a new type species when a new revision is carried out. 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. Etymology: The specific epithet refers to and is dedicated to Roberto Petracini, Argentine fishkeeper, who for decades has been contributing to the development and knowledge of Argentinean and South (and Central) American fishkeeping. Remarks: As this species is found in the southern most parts of South America it would need cooler water temperatures over longer periods. |
Common Name: |
None |
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None |
Family: |
Callichthyidae |
Distribution: |
South America: Argentina, a small stream 200 m from its ending into the San Lorenzo river Finca Las Costas, around Salta city. |
Size: |
Male: 4.5cm (1¾ins) Female: 5.0cm (2ins) |
Temp: |
22-25°C (71 -77°F) |
p.H. |
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7.0-8.0. |
Reference: |
Alexandrou, Markos
& Taylor, Martin. (2011). Evolution,
ecology and taxonomy of the Corydoradinae revisited. |
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