There seems to be two forms
of this species, the other going under the trade name
of Corydoras 'Dorsalis' which comes from
the Rio Abunã, Brazil and has been given the
Corydoras World number of CW086.
C. armatus is not very common in the hobby.
Lineage: 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: 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 armatus: latin for armed
with a weapon, referring to the finely serrated dorsal-fin
spine, as high as the body, and stronger (but shorter)
pectoral-fin spine.
Common
Name:
None
Synonyms:
Callichthys armatus
Family:
Callichthyidae
Distribution:
South America:
Peru; Rio Huallaga. Bolivia: Border region with Brazil.
Type locality: Xeberos and Huallaga,
Peru.
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