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Corydoras zygatus Eigenmann & Allen, 1942

Image contributors to this species:

Danny Blundell (1) Ian Fuller (1) Graham Ramsay (2) Yann Fulliquet (1) Mark Goh (1) Allan James (1) Joakim Schön (2)

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Very similar to Corydoras rabauti and are sometimes difficult to tell apart. C.zygatus is a slimmer fish, not so colourful and grows larger. The fry of each of these two has proven that they are two separate Corydoras species. (Fuller, 1980). Placed in Lineage 7 alongside other members of the so called "aeneus group" with the designated type species: C. eques. A revision in the future would constitute the resurrection of the genus name Osteogaster (Cope, 1871). Aquarium care: This is akin to most of this genus, very peaceful, and would be best housed with small to medium tank mates such as Tetras, Rasboras and Danios or in a species tank for breeding purposes. 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.

Common Name:

None

Synonyms:

None

Family:

Callichthyidae

Distribution:

South America: Peru; Loreto, Rio Huallaga system, creek, Yurimaguas. Ecuador; Tributaries of the Rio Pastaza and Rio Tigre. Type locality: Creek, Yurimaguas [Peru].

Size:

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

Temp:

22-25°C (71-77°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 zygatus

Corydoras zygatus
8 year old female

Corydoras zygatus

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