C. froehlichi can
be distinguished from its most similar congeners,
C.
carlae , C.
ehrhardti, C.
longipinnis and C.
paleatus, by the absence of small
plates on the ventral surface of the trunk (vs. presence);
and by having markedly rounded snout (vs. relatively
pointed snout). Lineage:
Placed in lineage 6 which has always been classified
as Corydoras (Lacépède, 1803)
so a new genus would need to be described and a new
type species when a revision is carried out. 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. Remarks:
Rare in imports. The first three thumbnail images
show the Holotype of Corydoras froehlichi,
MCP 48433.
Common
Name:
None
Synonyms:
None
Family:
Callichthyidae
Distribution:
South America:
Brazil, Rio Pelotas Rio Grande do Sul.
Size:
Male: 6.5cm (2½ins)
Female 7.0cm (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. Tencatt, Britto & Pavanelli,
2016: Revisionary study of the armored catfish Corydoras
paleatus (Jenyns, 1842) (Siluriformes: Callichthyidae)
over 180 years after its discovery by Darwin, with
description of a new species. www.corydorasworld.com
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