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Corydoras fowleri Böhlke, 1950

 

Image contributors to this species:

Ian Fuller (2) Allan James (4) Peru Aquarium Group (2)

ScotCat Sources:

Etymology = Genus  Etymology = Species

Other Sources:

Search  FishBase  Wikipedia  Catalog of Fishes  Global Biodiversity Information Facility  FishNet2  iNaturalist

Relevant Information:

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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