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Corydoras sp. (CW144)

Image contributors to this species:

Ian Fuller (3) Mel Rushmore (1)

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Relevant Information:

Another member of the "Elegans group" and similar looking to CW123 from the Rio Tambopata. Part of the so called "Elegans Group" which would place it in Lineage 5. A revision in the future could involve the resurrection of the genus name Gastrodermus (Cope, 1878), with the designated type species: C. elegans. 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 good quality flake.

Common Name:

CW144

Synonyms:

None.

Family:

Callichthyidae

Distribution:

South America: Peru, Rio Inambari drainage, small feeder stream.

Size:

Male: 4.0cm (1½ins) Female: 4.5cm (1¾ins)

Temp:

24-28°C (75-83°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. (CW144)
Male

Corydoras sp. (CW144)
Female

Corydoras sp. (CW144)
Pair-female on right

Corydoras sp. (CW144)
Pair-male to front

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