Corydoras brittoi
is so far known only from the type-locality and its
conservation status is uncertain based on the limited
knowledge of its geographic distribution. However,
considering that important threats to the species
were not detected in the area, and that it occurs
in a protected area (Reserva Extrativista Guariba
Roosevelt), Corydoras brittoi would be classified
as Least Concern (LC) according to the International
Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) categories
and criteria (IUCN Standards and Petitions Subcommittee,
2014). (Tencatt & Ohara, 2016). Lineage:
Placed in Lineage 8 sub clade 4 which comprises the
"intermediate long-snouts" with deeper bodies.
It also includes Brochis in sub-clade 1 which
was synonymised with Corydoras by Britto
in 2003 but in time there will be a revision which
will resurrect Brochis (Cope, 1871) to full
genera again. Aquarium Care: This
is akin to most of this genus, very peaceful, and
would be best housed with small to medium tank mates
such as Tetras, Rasboras and Danios or in a species
tank for breeding purposes. Diet:
A good quality flake food and tablet food for adults
with sporadic feedings of frozen or live food will
keep your Corydoras in good health. Etymology:
Corydoras brittoi is named in honour of Marcelo
Ribeiro de Britto, a dear friend and mentor, for his
extensive contributions to the taxonomy and systematics
of the Corydoradinae. A genitive. (Tencatt & Ohara,
2016).
Common
Name:
None
Synonyms:
None
Family:
Callichthyidae
Distribution:
South America:
Brazil, Mato Grosso State, Colniza Municipality, Guariba
District, rio Aripuanã drainage, rio Madeira
basin.
Size:
Male 4.0cm (1¾ins) Female:
5.0cm (2ins)
Temp:
23-26°C (73-77°F)
p.H.
6.0-7.2.
Reference:
Alexandrou, Markos
& Taylor, Martin.
(2011). Evolution, ecology and taxonomy of the Corydoradinae
revisited. Ian A. M. Fuller &
Hans-Georg Evers (2011). Identifying Corydoradinae
Catfish Supplement 1. Ian Fuller Enterprises. Tencatt, Luiz Fernando Caserta, and Willian
Massaharu Ohara. "Two new species of
Corydoras Lacépède, 1803 (Siluriformes:
Callichthyidae) from the rio Madeira basin, Brazil."
Neotropical Ichthyology 14 (2016). Tencatt, Luiz. pers comm 2022. www.corydorasworld.com
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