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Corydoras julii Steindachner, 1906 |
Image contributors to this species: |
Ian Fuller (2) Graham Ramsay (2) Haakon Haagensen (2) |
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Relevant Information: |
Similar to Corydoras trilineatus but C. julii is a much daintier looking species with fine spots on the head whereas C. trilineatus has wavy lines on the snout and is a more robust looking species. Both are 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 to name but a few |
Common Name: |
Leopard Corydoras |
Synonyms: |
None |
Family: |
Callichthyidae |
Distribution: |
South America: Brazil; Maranhão, creek into Rio Parnaíba near Alto Parnaíba (= Victoria) (09°08’S, 45°56’W). |
Size: |
Male: 5.5cm (2¼ins) Female: 6.0cm (2½ins) |
Temp: |
23-27°C (73-81°F) |
p.H. |
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6.0-7.2. |
Reference: |
Fuller, I.A.M. &
Evers, H-G:
2005 Identifying Corydoradinae Catfish Ian Fuller
Enterprises. 384 p |
Family: Callichthyidae Back to Ident-A-Cat Click on Thumbnails |
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