Similar in colour pattern
to Corydoras
osteocarus from
Venezuela. Lineage: Placed in Lineage
9, the "short-snouted" species with the
designated type species: C. punctatus. A
revision and a description in the future would constitute
the resurrection of the genus name Hoplisoma
(Agassiz, 1846). 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:
CW142
Synonyms:
None
Family:
Callichthyidae
Distribution:
South America:
Brazil, Rio Purus drainage.
Size:
Male: 3.5cm (1½ins)
Female: 4.0cm (1¾ins)
Temp:
20-25°C (67 -77°F)
p.H.
6.0-7.2.
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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