Similar to C.
sodalis but
this species has no blotch in the dorsal fin and has
bars instead. Lineage: Corydoras
reticulatus belongs to Lineage 8 sub clade 3
along with C. sodalis and C. latus
etc. which in the future will be taken out of the
Corydoras genera and given a new genus name.
This lineage comprises of the deeper-bodied species
and also includes the Brochis which at the
present resides in the Corydoras but will
be moved back to Brochis in future literature.
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. Remarks:
There is a difference in markings and size in all
the images here (especially thumbnail no.2) and this
is a group along with C. sodalis which needs
further work carried out to find out if they are all
the one variable or different species (Fuller, pers.
comm. March 2015).
Common
Name:
Mosaic Corydoras
Synonyms:
None
Family:
Callichthyidae
Distribution:
South America:
Peru; Rio Ampiyacu, tributary of the Rio Amazonas
near Pebas, Rio Tamya, tributary of the Rio Ucayali,
near Masisea.
Size:
Male: 6.0cm (2¼ins)
Female: 6.5cm (2½ins)
Temp:
22-26°C (71-77°F)
p.H.
6.0-7.2.
Reference:
Alexandrou,
Markos & Taylor, Martin. (2011). Evolution,
ecology and taxonomy of the Corydoradinae revisited. Ian A.
M. Fuller & Hans-Georg Evers (2011). Identifying
Corydoradinae Catfish Supplement 1. Ian Fuller Enterprises.
www.corydorasworld.com
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