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Corydoras sp. (CW118)

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Another undescribed species given the number by CorydorasWorld of CW118. This species is similar looking to C. ourastigma but the shape and position of the caudal peduncle spot is different. It may turn out that this is a regional variant of C. ourastigma. Placed in Lineage 1. When there is a revision they will stay as Corydoras (Lacépède, 1803) with the type species of C. geoffroy La Cépède, 1803. Aquarium Care: As this is one of the longer snouted species it will be well suited to most community tanks. A well planted tank with a soft substrate such as sand so they can bury their snouts while searching out food. Diet: Readily accepts a mixed and varied diet which includes granular foods, tablet food, frozen bloodworm and good quality flake to name but a few.

Common Name:

CW118

Synonyms:

None

Family:

Callichthyidae

Distribution:

South America: Brazil, Rio Purus, State of Amazonas.

Size:

Male: 6.0cm (2¼ins) Female: 6.5cm (2½ins)

Temp:

23-25°C (73-77°F)

p.H.

6.0-7.2.

Reference:

www.corydorasworld.com
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.

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Corydoras sp. (CW118)

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