Very similar to C075
from the Rio Madeira, but from a different river basin;
there is no evidence of specimens from the Rio Tapajos
basin, which lies between the Rio Madeira and the
Rio Xingu. Placed in Lineage 8 sub
clade 4 which comprises the "intermediate long-snouts"
with deeper bodies. It also includes Brochis
in sub-clade 1 which was synonymised with Corydoras
by Britto in 2003 but in time there will be a revision
which will resurrect Brochis (Cope, 1871)
to full genera again. 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:
C087
Synonyms:
None
Family:
Callichthyidae
Distribution:
South America:
Brazil, Rio Xingu.
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 384 p Alexandrou, Markos & Taylor, Martin.
(2011). Evolution, ecology and taxonomy of the Corydoradinae
revisited.
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