Similar looking to C.
cruziensisbut CW079 has only faint barring in the caudal
fin v. strong barring in C. cruziensis. Placed in Lineage 9, the
"short-snouted" species with the designated
type species: C. punctatus. A revision in
the future would constitute the resurrection of the
genus name Hoplosopma (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:
CW079
Synonyms:
None
Family:
Callichthyidae
Distribution:
South America:
Brazil, Rio Jurua, Cruzeiro do Sul.
Size:
Male: 4.5 cm (1¾ins)
Female: 5.0cm (2ins)
Temp:
22-26°C (71-79°F)
p.H.
6.0-7.2.
Reference:
Ian A. M. Fuller &
Hans-Georg Evers (2011).
Identifying Corydoradinae Catfish Supplement 1. Ian
Fuller Enterprises.
Alexandrou, Markos & Taylor, Martin. (2011).
Evolution, ecology and taxonomy of the Corydoradinae
revisited. www.corydorasworld.com
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