Similar to C.
heteromorphus,
and also CW047
both from Suriname. Lineage:
Placed in Lineage 9, the "short-snouted"
species with the designated type species: C. punctatus.
A revision and a description in the future would constitute
the resurrection of the genus name Hoplosoma
(Agassiz, 1846). 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:
CW015, CW047
Synonyms:
None
Family:
Callichthyidae
Distribution:
South America:Surinam, Tapanahony.
Size:
Male: 5.5 cm (2¼ins)
Female: 6.0cm (2½ins)
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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