Same species as Corydoras
araguaiaensis
which has smaller spots on the body and is from the
Rio Cristalino, Mato Grosso
in Brazil. Lineage: 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 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:
Big
Spot Araguaiensis,
C045
Synonyms:
None
Family:
Callichthyidae
Distribution:
South America: Brazil;
Mato Grosso; Rio Cristalino
Size:
Male: 5.5cm (2¼ins)
Female: 6.0cm (2½ins)
Temp:
22-25°C
(71-77°F)
p.H.
6.0-7.2.
Reference:
Alexandrou, Markos
& Taylor, Martin. (2011). Evolution,
ecology and taxonomy of the Corydoradinae revisited. Ian A. M. Fuller & Hans-Georg Evers
(2011). Identifying Corydoradinae Catfish Supplement
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