This undescribed and unusual
coloured species is another member of the so called
"aeneus group" and has been given the CorydorasWorld
number of CW093. Lineage: Placed
in Lineage 7 which comprises all species from the
"aeneus group". A revision and a description
in the future would involve the resurrection of the
genus Osteogaster (Cope 1871), with the designated
type species: C. eques. 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. Remarks:
Will probably do better in cooler water temperatures.
Common
Name:
CW093
Synonyms:
None
Family:
Callichthyidae
Distribution:
Bolivia:
Santa Cruz, Rio Pirai basin.
Size:
Male: 6.0cm (2½ins)
Female: 6.5cm (2¾ins)
Temp:
21-24°C (69-75°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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