Known in the trade as Corydoras
sp. ‘Yellow Cat’ because of its distinctive
yellow finnage. Lineage: Placed in
Lineage 5 and a revision in the future could involve
the resurrection of the genus name Gastrodermus
(Cope, 1878). 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:
C123, Corydoras sp.
‘Yellow Cat’
Synonyms:
None
Family:
Callichthyidae
Distribution:
South America:Peru, Río Nanay.
Size:
Male: 4.0cm (1½ins)
Female: 4.5cm (1¾ins)
Temp:
22-26°C (71-79°F)
p.H.
6.0-7.2.
Reference:
Alexandrou, Markos
& Taylor, Martin. (2011). Evolution,
ecology and taxonomy of the Corydoradinae revisited.
Fuller, I.A.M. &
Evers, H-G:
2005 Identifying Corydoradinae Catfish 384 p Ian A. M. Fuller & Hans-Georg Evers
(2011). Identifying Corydoradinae Catfish Supplement
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