This species was imported as
Corydoras
ornatus from
Brazil in the Lower Tapajós River basin and
has a colour pattern similar to Corydoras britoi
and Corydoraspavanelli, but differs
from both in having a black eye mask.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:
CW134
Synonyms:
None
Family:
Callichthyidae
Distribution:
South America:
Brazil, State of Par, Rio Tapajs, east of Jacareacanga.
Size:
Male: 6.5cm (2½ins)
Female: 7.0cm (2¾ins)
Temp:
22-25°C (71-77°F)
p.H.
6.5-7.5.
Reference:
Alexandrou,
Markos & Taylor, Martin. (2011). Evolution,
ecology and taxonomy of the Corydoradinae revisited.
Ian A. M. Fuller &
Hans-Georg Evers (2011).
Identifying Corydoradinae Catfish Supplement 1. Ian
Fuller Enterprises.
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