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This is the type species of the Corydoras genus. This species has also a third rictal barbel also found in C. amapaensis, C. septentrionalis and C. simulatus. 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: The males can be somewhat aggressive to each other so would need a large tank and hiding places to dilute this trait.

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Corydoras octocirrus

Callichthyidae

South America: Coastal rivers of Suriname and French Guiana. Type locality: Suriname, district Brokopondo, Suriname River system, Marchall Creek, east of the road Paranam-Afobaka, 1.5 km North of Marchall village.

Male 6.5cm (2½ins) Female 7.0cm (2¾ins)

23-26°C (73-79°F)

6.0-7.2.

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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.