We have four very similar
species, this species (C. bondi-C031), CW114,
C.
copenamensis and
C.
sipaliwini all
from the Guyana shield.
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. Etymology: The specific name
bondi: In honour of American biologist Franklyn
F. Bond (1897–1946), University of Rochester
(Rochester, New York, USA), who collected the holotype
while researching mosquito-control fishes in Venezuela.
Common
Name:
C031
Synonyms:
Corydoras bondi bondi
Family:
Callichthyidae
Distribution:
South America:
Venezuela, Bolivar, Rio Yuruari, 3 km east of El Callao
(07°18? N 61°50' W); Brazil, State of Roraima.
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