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Corydoras sp. (CW018) |
Image contributors to this species: |
Benny Hubel Hansen (1) |
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Relevant Information: |
Similar looking to Corydoras elegans which is found in the same location but with a red colouration. Lineage: Belongs to the 'Elegans group' which would place it in Lineage 5. A revision in the future could involve the resurrection of the genus name Gastrodermus (Cope, 1878), with the designated type species: C. elegans. 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. |
Common Name: |
CW018, Red elegans |
Synonyms: |
None. |
Family: |
Callichthyidae |
Distribution: |
South America: Northeastern Peru, A small creek entering the Lago Yarina, in the Pacaya Samira National Reserve. |
Size: |
Male: 4.5 cm (1¾ins) Female: 5.0cm (2ins) |
Temp: |
22-25°C (71-77°F) |
p.H. |
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6.0-7.2. |
Reference: |
| Alexandrou,
Markos & Taylor, Martin. (2011). Evolution,
ecology and taxonomy of the Corydoradinae revisited. |
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Corydoras
sp. (CW018) |
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