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This species is similar to H. xinguense from the Mato Grosso in Brazil, but is slimmer in the body. Had the C-number of 56 before being described in 2004. Lineage: Placed in Lineage 6 which has always been classified as Corydoras (Lacépède, 1803) so a new genus would need to be described and a new type species when a new revision is carried out. As of the latest revision (Dias et al 2024) Corydoras albolineatus has now been placed in Lineage 9 and has the new genus name of Hoplisoma and also a change to the specific name to albolineatum. 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 a good quality flake. Etymology: The specific name albolineatum: albus, white; lineatum, lined, referring referring to the bright-white lateral stripe. Remarks: This species is still found on some online sources as Corydoras albolineatus.

C056

Corydoras albolineatus

Callichthyidae

South America: Bolivia;Itenez River basin. Type locality: Bolivien, Departamento Santa Cruz, Provincia J.M. Velasco, Raum Piso firme, System río Itenez, río Paragua (Mündungsgebiet, NW-Ufer), 13º31.989'S, 61º50.295'W.

Male: 4.5cm (1¾ins) Female: 5.0cm (2ins) .

22-24°C (71-75°F)

6.0-7.2.

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