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Corydoras acrensis Nijssen, 1972 |
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Similar to C. trilineatus from the same catchment area. So much so that there is a belief in some quarters that they are one and the same species (C. acrensis is C. trilineatus) due to only one specimen (the holotype) being described. Placed in Lineage 9, the "short-snouted" species with the designated type species: C. punctatus. A revision in the future would constitute the resurrection of the genus name Hoplosopma (Agassiz, 1846). Aquarium Care: A tank setup would entail a soft substrate such as sand or a small gravel and a nice plant covering around the back and sides of the aquarium. If housed in a community tank a mixture of small South American characins or the smaller varieties of Asian Rasboras would suffice, as larger fishes would intimidate these shy Cory's, and would stop them eating and would be therefore detrimental to their overall health. Diet: A good quality flake food and tablet food for adults with sparodic feedings of frozen or live food will keep your Corydoras in good health. |
Common Name: |
Acre Corydoras |
Synonyms: |
None |
Family: |
Callichthyidae |
Distribution: |
South America: Brazil : Acre - Furo de Lago São, Fransisco, a tributary at the left bank of Rio Jurua. |
Size: |
Male 5.0cm (2ins) Female: 5.5cm (2¼ins) |
Temp: |
23-26°C (73-79°F) |
p.H. |
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6.0-7.2. |
Reference: |
Fuller, I.A.M. &
Evers, H-G:
2005 Identifying Corydoradinae Catfish 384p |
Family: Callichthyidae Back to Ident-A-Cat Click on Thumbnails |
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 Corydoras
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