Corydoras
punctatus (Bloch, 1794)
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This name will often be
found in aquarist shops but 'punctatus' is given to any spotted
species and as exports are not normally carried out from Surinam
you will be very lucky to pick up this rare species in the hobby.
Occurs upstream and prefers to live in small, moderately sunny and
shallow creeks with sandy to sandy-muddy bottoms. Also occurs on
the edges of stagnant zones of flooded forests (dams, lakes). Populations
living on darker substrates have more and larger spots. Sexual
dimorphism: The pectoral fins in the male are markedly
longer and thicker due to the presence of a number of spikelets.
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.
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| Common
Name: |
Spotted
Corydoras |
| Synonyms: |
None |
| Family: |
Callichthyidaemblycipitidae |
| Distribution: |
South
America: Surinam; Suriname
River near
district Brokopondo, Marowijne Creek
and Sarakreek |
| Size:
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5.5cm (2¼ins) |
| Temp: |
23-27°C
(73-81°F) |
| p.H. |
6.0
-7.2. |
| Reference: |
Froese, R. and
D. Pauly. Editors. 2009. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic
publication. www.fishbase.org, version (11/2010).
Le Bail, P.-Y., P. Keith and P. Planquette 2000
Atlas des poissons d'eau douce de Guyane (tome 2, fascicule II).
Publications scientifiques du Muséum national d'Histoire
naturelle, Paris: 307 p. |
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