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Corydoras acutus Cope, 1872

Image contributors to this species:

Ian Fuller (2) Johnny Jensen's Photographic Library (4)

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Relevant Information:

This is a variable marked species with some specimens with or without the black blotch to the dorsal fin. Lineage: Placed it in Lineage 1. When there is a revision they will stay as Corydoras (Lacépède, 1803) with the type species of C. geoffroy La Cépède, 1803. Aquarium Care: As this is one of the longer snouted species it will be well suited to most community tanks. A well planted tank with a soft substrate such as sand so they can bury their snouts while searching out food. Diet: Readily accepts a mixed and varied diet which includes granular foods, tablet food, frozen bloodworm and a good quality flake. Etymology: The specific name acutus: pointed; a neadle or spine, referring to its pointed or sharp snout.

Common Name:

Black-top Corydoras

Synonyms:

None

Family:

Callichthyidae

Distribution:

South America: Peru, Loreto, Rio Ampiyacu, Shanso Caño.

Size:

Male: 6.5cm ( 2½ins) Female: 7.0cm (2¾ins)

Temp:

23-27°C (74-81°F)

p.H.

6.5-7.2.

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 1. Ian Fuller Enterprises.

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Corydoras acutus

Corydoras acutus
Male

Corydoras acutus

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