This species had the C-Number
of 14 in the German Magazine DATZ in Dec. 1993. It
was also given the C-Number of 72 in mistake in the
March edition of 2000.
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 food.
Common
Name:
C014. C072
Synonyms:
None
Family:
Callichthyidae
Distribution:
South America:
Venezuela, Rio Caroni.
Size:
Male: 4.5cm (1¾ins)
Female:5.0cm (2ins)
Temp:
22-26°C (71-79°F)
p.H.
6.0-7.5.
Reference:
Alexandrou, Markos
& Taylor, Martin. (2011). Evolution,
ecology and taxonomy of the Corydoradinae revisited.
Fuller, A.M. & Evers, Hans-Georg:
Identifying Corydoradinae Catfish P.290 Ian A. M. Fuller
& Hans-Georg Evers (2011). Identifying
Corydoradinae Catfish Supplement 1. Ian Fuller Enterprises.
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