This is the long-snouted equivalent
to C045. Was
first given the C-Number of 68 in the German Datz
magazine of February 2000. Lineage:
Placed in Lineage 8 sub clade 4 which comprises the
"intermediate long-snouts" with deeper bodies.
It also includes Brochis in sub-clade 1 which
was synonymised with Corydoras by Britto
in 2003 but in time there will be a revision which
will resurrect Brochis (Cope, 1871) to full
genera again. Aquarium Care: This
is akin to most of this genus, very peaceful, and
would be best housed with small to medium tank mates
such as Tetras, Rasboras and Danios or in a species
tank for breeding purposes. 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.
Common
Name:
C068
Synonyms:
None
Family:
Callichthyidae
Distribution:
South America:
Brazil, Matto Grosso, Rio Cristalino.
Size:
Male: 6.5cm (2½ins)
Female:7.0cm (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. Ian A. M. Fuller & Hans-Georg Evers
(2011). Identifying Corydoradinae Catfish Supplement
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