Belongs in the C.
aeneus group
of species, and has a wide distribution in the region.
Lineage: Placed in Lineage 7 alongside
other members of the so called "aeneus group"
with the designated type species: C. eques.
A revision and description of CW009 in the future
would constitute the resurrection of the genus name
Osteogaster (Cope, 1871). 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:
CW139
Synonyms:
None
Family:
Callichthyidae
Distribution:
South America:
Suriname, Rio Tibiti drainage, Coppename system.
Size:
Male: 5.5cm (2¼ins)
Female: 6.0cm (2½ins)
Temp:
24-28°C (75-83°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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