Corydoras spectabilis  Knaack, 1999
Image contributors to this species:
Ian Fuller (3) Johnny Jensen's Photographic Library (2)
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Relevant Information:	When first imported it was first thought to ba a natural hybrid between C. caudimaculatus and C. haraldschultzi but was later described in 1999 by Knaack as a valid species. This species is variable in colouration and markings.
Common Name:	None
Synonyms:	None
Family:	Callichthyidaemblycipitidae
Distribution:	South America: Brazil; Guaporé River basin
Size:	Male: 5.5cm. (2¼ins) Female: 6.5cm. (2½ins)
Temp:	23-27°C (73-81°F)
p.H.	6.0 -7.2.
Reference:	Fuller, A.M. & Evers, Hans-Georg: Identifying Corydoradinae Catfish 384p.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Family:  Callichthyidae

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Corydoras spectabilis

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