Was first given the code number
of C023 before description. Belongs to a group of
long-snouted species in which males exhibit a thickened
and bristled first pectoral fin ray. A variable species
which can show the black blotch on the body in different
sizes. Placed in Lineage
1, and when there is a revision they will stay as
Corydoras (Lacépède, 1803)
with the type species of C. geoffroy La Cépède,
1803. Aquarium Care: As this is one
of the longer snouted species it will be well suited
to most community tanks. A well planted tank with
a soft substrate such as sand so they can bury their
snouts while searching out food. Diet:
Readily accepts a mixed and varied diet which includes
granular foods, tablet food, frozen bloodworm and
good quality flake.
Common
Name:
C023
Synonyms:
None
Family:
Callichthyidae
Distribution:
South America:
Brazil, State of Mato Grosso, Rio Sarare, right affluent
of the upper Rio Guapore.
Size:
Male: 6.0cm (2¼ins)
Female: 6.5cm (2½ins)
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 384p. 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. Tencatt, Luiz. Pers comm. 2020.
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