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One of the more prettier species
of Corydoras with a metallic green body and
yellow fins. Lineage: Placed in Lineage
7 alongside other members of the so called "aeneus
group" with the designated type species: C.
eques. A revision in the future would constitute
the resurrection of the genus name Osteogaster.
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:
Green-Gold Corydoras
Synonyms:
None
Family:
Callichthyidae
Distribution:
South America:
Colombia; Meta River basin. Type locality:
Honda, Río Meta system, Colombia.
Size:
Male: 5.5cm (2¼ins)
Female: 6.0cm (2½ins)
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. 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. ScotCat
Factsheet no.
118. April 2006.
Seus, Werner:
Corydoras, The most Popular armoured catfishes of
South America.
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