Corydoras aeneus  GILL, 1858             

Corydoras aeneus

Photo Credit: Derek Lambourne.

Corydoras aeneus

Photo Credit: ScotCat

Common Name:
Bronze Cory.

Synonyms: Corydoras schultzei, C.macrosteus, C.venezuelanus, C.microps, Hoplosoma aeneum.

Distribution: Trinidad Trinidad, in clear streams.
                     
Peru Peru, Rio Ucayali system, tributary of
                                Rio Pachitea,Rio Pichis & Rio Chivas.
                     
Ecuador Ecuador, Rio Napo system & Rio                                    Jivino.
                     
Colombia Columbia, Orinoco River sytem.
                     
Venezuela Venezuela, Rio Cabriales, Valencia.
                     
Brazil Brazil, Mato Grosso, Rio Branco,
                                 Rio Bento Gome, Rio Piracicaba.

Size: Male = 6.5cm, Female = 7.5cm.

Temp:  21-27 (69-81f.)

pH.: 6.5-7.2.

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