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Corydoras griseus Holly, 1940

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Ian Fuller (2) CP Aqua Studio (2)

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Relevant Information:

There are three similar looking species. C134 from Est. Amapá, Río Oiapoque in Brazil, C040 from Rondônia, Brazil and C073 also from Rondônia, Brazil. 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 Hoplosopma (Agassiz, 1846). Aquarium Care: This is akin to most of this genus, very peaceful, and would be best housed with small to medium sized tankmates such as Tetras, Rasboras and Danios or in a species tank for breeding purposes. Best to purchase 6 individuals or more as they will be happier in a group. Diet: Readily accepts a mixed and varied diet which includes granular foods, tablet food, frozen bloodworm and good quality flake.

Common Name:

Grey Corydoras

Synonyms:

None

Family:

Callichthyidae

Distribution:

South America: Guyana; Essequibo, Potaro River, Kuribong trail.

Size:

Male: 4.5cm (1¾ins) Female: 5.0cm (2ins)

Temp:

22-26°C (71-79°F)

p.H.

6.0-7.2.

Reference:

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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Corydoras griseus

Corydoras griseus
Pair-male on right

Corydoras griseus

Corydoras griseus
Head view

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