Corydoras
xinguensis Nijssen, 1972
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Relevant Information: |
The species known in the trade for
many years under the name Corydoras xinguensis is in
fact Corydoras albolineatus
Knaack, 2004. Also previously known under the C-number code
of C056. The real Corydoras xinguensis, is a deeper bodied
species, which has recently been imported into the UK (February
2007) from the Rio Xingu around Sâo Felix. Because of the
variation in body markings it has received numerous C-numbers
(C055, C105, C106, C107 and C108). 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: C.xinguensis
is deeper bodied than the slimmer C. albolineatus. |
Common
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Xingu corydoras, C055,
C105, C106, C107, C108 |
Synonyms: |
None |
Family: |
Callichthyidae |
Distribution: |
South America: Brazil;
Upper Xingu River basin. Type locality: Brazil,
Est. Mato Grosso, Suia Missú Creek, tributary of upper
Río Xingu near Posto Diauarum (about 11º15'S, 53º00'W). |
Size: |
4.5cm (1¾ins) Male; 5.0cm (2½ins)
Female. |
Temp: |
23-26°C (73-79°F) |
p.H. |
6.0 -7.2. |
Reference: |
Fuller, I.A.M. & Evers,
H-G: 2005 Identifying Corydoradinae Catfish 384 p
Ferraris, C.J. Jr., 2007. Checklist of catfishes,
recent and fossil (Osteichthyes: Siluriformes), and catalogue
of siluriform primary types. Zootaxa 1418:1-628. |
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