This species is very similar
to the Surinam species Corydoras
punctatus but
is from Brazil. Exported from Brazil as "Super
Punctatus". 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 Hoplisoma
(Agassiz, 1846). 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:
CW037, "Super punctatus".
Synonyms:
None
Family:
Callichthyidae
Distribution:
South America:
Brazil, State of Amazonas, Rio Uruara affluent of
the Rio Curua Una.
Size:
Male: 4.5 cm (1¾ins)
Female: 5.0cm (2ins)
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. Paul
Dixon @ Bolton Museum and Aquarium www.
corydorasworld.com
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