Very similar to Corydoras
griseus from Guyana (C040 is
from Rondônia, Brazil). A third species is also
known from Rondônia but has a golden midlateral
line, this species is C073.
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:
C040
Synonyms:
None
Family:
Callichthyidae
Distribution:
South America:
Brazil, Rondônia.
Size:
Male: 4.0cm (1½ins)
Female: 4.5cm (1¾ins).
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 384p. Ian A. M. Fuller & Hans-Georg Evers
(2011). Identifying Corydoradinae Catfish Supplement
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