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Corydoras sp. (C014)

Image contributors to this species:

Hans-Georg Evers (1)

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Relevant Information:

This species had the C-Number of 14 in the German Magazine DATZ in Dec. 1993. It was also given the C-Number of 72 in mistake in the March edition of 2000. Lineage: Placed in Lineage 9, the "short-snouted" species with the designated type species: C. punctatus. A revision in the future would constitute the resurrection of the genus name Hoplosopma (Agassiz, 1846). Aquarium Care: This is akin to most of this genus, very peaceful, and would be best housed with small to medium sized tankmates such as Tetras, Rasboras and Danios or in a species tank for breeding purposes. Best to purchase 6 individuals or more as they will be happier in a group. Diet: Readily accepts a mixed and varied diet which includes granular foods, tablet food, frozen bloodworm and a good quality flake food.

Common Name:

C014. C072

Synonyms:

None

Family:

Callichthyidae

Distribution:

South America: Venezuela, Rio Caroni.

Size:

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

Temp:

22-26°C (71-79°F)

p.H.

6.0-7.5.

Reference:

Alexandrou, Markos & Taylor, Martin. (2011). Evolution, ecology and taxonomy of the Corydoradinae revisited.
Fuller, A.M. & Evers, Hans-Georg: Identifying Corydoradinae Catfish P.290
Ian A. M. Fuller & Hans-Georg Evers (2011). Identifying Corydoradinae Catfish Supplement 1. Ian Fuller Enterprises.

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Corydoras sp. (C014)

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