This is another of the so
called Corydoras aeneus colour variants,
which may or may not prove to be a species in its
own right. This species may turn out to be CW023
also as they are very close in colour and markings.
Lineage: Placed in Lineage 7 alongside
other members of the so called "aeneus group"
with the designated type species: C. eques.
A revision and description of CW010 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:
CW014, Corydoras sp. "red
stripe"
Synonyms:
None
Family:
Callichthyidae
Distribution:
South America
Size:
Male: 6.0 cm (2½ins)
Female: 6.5cm (2¾ins)
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. Ian A. M. Fuller &
Hans-Georg Evers (2011).
Identifying Corydoradinae Catfish Supplement 1. Ian
Fuller Enterprises. www.corydorasworld.com
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