This long-snouted species
was found as a contaminant amongst imports of Corydoras
julii. Lineage:
Placed in Lineage 1 the "saddle-nosed" species
and when there is a revision and a description 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.
Common
Name:
C109
Synonyms:
None
Family:
Callichthyidae
Distribution:
South America:
Brazil, Belém.
Size:
Male: 6.0cm (2½ins)
Female: 6.5cm (2¾ins)
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, I.A.M. & Evers, H-G:
2005 Identifying Corydoradinae Catfish 384 p.
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