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Corydoras maculifer Nijssen & Isbrücker, 1971 |
Image contributors to this species: |
Ian Fuller (2) Zierfisch Zentrum Austria (1) Oliver Lucanus (1) |
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Relevant Information: |
Similar looking to C. araguaiaensis and C122 in the middle portion of the Rio Araguaia around Aruanã but has a longer snout. Lineage: Placed in Lineage 1, and 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: 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. Etymology: The specific name maculifer: macula (L.), spot; –ifer, from fero (L.), to have or bear, referring to horizontal rows of spots on body. |
Common Name: |
C069 |
Synonyms: |
None |
Family: |
Callichthyidae |
Distribution: |
South America: Brazil; Rio Araguaia, Iiha do Bananal. |
Size: |
Male 5.0cm (2ins) Female 5.5cm (2¼ins) |
Temp: |
23-26°C (73-79°F) |
p.H. |
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6.0-7.2. |
Reference: |
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Alexandrou, Markos
& Taylor, Martin. (2011). Evolution,
ecology and taxonomy of the Corydoradinae revisited. |
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