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Corydoras cf. sterbai |
Image contributors to this species: |
Ian Fuller (1) |
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Relevant Information: |
A smaller form similar to C. sterbai which was collected by Joachim Knaack in the Río Itenez, Bolivia 2003. 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 Hoplisoma (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: The usual fare for adult Corydoras, a good quality flake food, tablet food, frozen bloodworm and whiteworm used sparingly. |
Common Name: |
None |
Synonyms: |
None |
Family: |
Callichthyidae |
Distribution: |
South America: Bolivia, Río Itenez. |
Size: |
5.0cm (2ins) |
Temp: |
24-28°C (75-83°F) |
p.H. |
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6.0-7.2. |
Reference: |
Alexandrou, Markos
& Taylor, Martin. (2011). Evolution,
ecology and taxonomy of the Corydoradinae revisited.
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 Corydoras
cf. sterbai |
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