Very closely likened to C.
coriatae Burgess, 1997 which may very well prove
to be a synonym of C. fowleri. Placed in
Lineage 1 and when there is a revision they will stay
as Corydoras (Lacépède, 1803)
with the type species of C. geoffroy La Cépède,
1803. Aquarium Care: As this is one
of the longer snouted species it will be well suited
to most community tanks. A well planted tank with
a soft substrate such as sand so they can bury their
snouts while searching out food. 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:
A very impressive looking species.
Common
Name:
Corydoras "Milegros",
Corydoras "Huanta"
Synonyms:
None
Family:
Callichthyidae
Distribution:
South America:
Peru; Loreto, Caño del Chancho near Pebas (03º10'S,
71º46'W), Río Amazonus system.
Size:
Male: 6.5cm (2½ins)
Female: 7.0cm (2¾ins)
Temp:
21-24°C (69 -75°F)
p.H.
6.0-7.2.
Reference:
Fuller, Ian A.M. &
Evers, Hans-Georg:
Identifying Corydoradinae Catfish. 2005. 384 p 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.
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