This species was imported
as a bi-catch with C.
zygatusfrom Peruand is somewhat
similar to C.
eques from Brazil
and has been given the Corydoras World CW number of
CW007. There are three species that are very alike,
the two mentioned and another one Corydoras cf.
eques which has been given the CW number of CW043,
and is also from Peru and is collected along with
C.
rabauti
from the upper Ucayali. Lineage:
Placed in Lineage 7 alongside other members of the
so called "aeneus group" with the designated
type species: C. eques. A revision and description
of CW007 in the future would constitute the resurrection
of the genus name Osteogaster (Cope, 1871).
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:
CW007
Synonyms:
None
Family:
Callichthyidae
Distribution:
South America, Peru
Size:
Male: 6.0 cm (2½ins)
Female: 7.0cm (2¾ins)
Temp:
22-26°C (71-79°F)
p.H.
6.0-7.2.
Reference:
Alexandrou, Markos
& Taylor, Martin. (2011). Evolution,
ecology and taxonomy of the Corydoradinae revisited. Ian A. M. Fuller &
Hans-Georg Evers (2011).
Identifying Corydoradinae Catfish Supplement 1. Ian
Fuller Enterprises. www.corydorasworld.com
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