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As C. carlae is from Argentina so a lower temperture as per the conditions for the Scleromystax species would probably suit this Corydoras. Similar pattern to the larger C. paleatus. 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. 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. Remarks: Will sport yellow fins and barbels when in good condition.

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Callichthyidae

Argentina: Lower Iguazu River basin. Type locality: Petit Arroyo, affluent rive gauche du Rio Iguazu, route no. 101 entre Porto Iguazu et Bernardino de Irigoyen, 50 km de Puerto Iguazu, bassin du Paraná.

Male: 4.0cm. (1½ins). Female  4.5cm. (1¾ins)

20-25°C (67-77°F)

6.0-7.2.

Ian A. M. Fuller & Hans-Georg Evers (2011). Identifying Corydoradinae Catfish Supplement 1. Ian Fuller Enterprises.
Alexandrou, Markos & Taylor, Martin. (2011). Evolution, ecology and taxonomy of the Corydoradinae revisited.
Ferraris, C.J. Jr., 2007. Checklist of catfishes, recent and fossil (Osteichthyes: Siluriformes), and catalogue of siluriform primary types. Zootaxa 1418:1-628.