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Corydoras sp. (C126)

Image contributors to this species:

Peru Aquarium Group (2) Johnny Jensen's Photographic Library (2)

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Relevant Information:

Similar to C. bilineatus and C123. Lineage: Member of the so called 'Elegans group' which would place it in Lineage 5. A revision in the future could involve the resurrection of the genus name Gastrodermus (Cope, 1878), with the designated type species: C. elegans. 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.

Common Name:

C126

Synonyms:

None

Family:

Callichthyidae

Distribution:

South America: Peru, Río Madre de Dios.

Size:

Male: 4.5cm (1¾ins) Female: 5.0cm (2ins)

Temp:

22-25°C (71 -77°F)

p.H.

6.0-7.2.

Reference:

Alexandrou, Markos & Taylor, Martin. (2011). Evolution, ecology and taxonomy of the Corydoradinae revisited.
Fuller, I.A.M. & Evers, H-G: 2005 Identifying Corydoradinae Catfish 384 p.
Ian A. M. Fuller & Hans-Georg Evers (2011). Identifying Corydoradinae Catfish Supplement 1. Ian Fuller Enterprises.

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Corydoras sp. (C126)

Corydoras sp. (C126)

Corydoras sp. (C126)
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