Although given the common
name of "Mega meta" it it more close to
C.
melini. This
species was given the C-number of C085 in the September
edition of the German Datz magazine of 2002. 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 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
a good quality flake.
Common
Name:
C085, "Mega metae"
Synonyms:
None
Family:
Callichthyidae
Distribution:
South America:
Peru; Rio Hualaaga.
Size:
Male: 5.0cm (2ins) 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.
Aqualog Extra, Corydoras all C-Numbers.
A.C.S. Glaser Germany. 47p. Fuller, I.A.M. &
Evers, H-G:
2005 Identifying Corydoradinae Catfish Ian Fuller
Enterprises. 384 p. Ian A. M. Fuller & Hans-Georg Evers
(2011). Identifying Corydoradinae Catfish Supplement
1. Ian Fuller Enterprises.
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