Can be confused with C.
paleatus.
Unique in that they have an extended predorsal
scute. The main differences between this species and
Corydoras paleatus is the size, as the latter
grows to around the 7cm mark while C. steindachneri
only atains 5cm. The males of C. steindachneri
possess a more elongated dorsal fin and are not as
heavy looking as the females. The body markings are
also different with C. steindachneri having
two midlateral body blotches compared with three in
C. paleatus. 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
new 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.
Common
Name:
None
Synonyms:
None
Family:
Callichthyidae
Distribution:
South America:
Brazil, Coastal rivers in Paraná State. Type
locality: Brazil, Est. Paraná, Paranaguá
(25º32'S, 48º36'W).
Size:
Male: 4.5cm (1¾ins)
Female: 5.0cm (2ins)
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. Ferraris, C.J. Jr.,
2007. Checklist of catfishes, recent and fossil (Osteichthyes:
Siluriformes), and catalogue of siluriform primary
types. Zootaxa 1418:1-628. Fuller, I.A.M. & Evers, H-G:
2005 Identifying Corydoradinae Catfish 384p Ian A. M. Fuller & Hans-Georg Evers
(2011). Identifying Corydoradinae Catfish Supplement
1. Ian Fuller Enterprises. ScotCat
Factsheet no.9
May 1997.
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