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Corydoras sp. (C087) |
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Hans-Georg Evers (1) |
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Relevant Information: |
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. |
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6.0-7.5. |
Reference: |
Fuller, I.A.M. &
Evers, H-G: 2005 Identifying Corydoradinae
Catfish 384 p |
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Corydoras
sp. (C087) |
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