Another new CW number (2023)
from corydorasworld.com.
A species with a colour pattern not really typical
for this part of South America. Widespread in all
the Igarapés upstream of Cachoeira Porteira
but has already been collected downstream of the Trombetas
by others (H.G. Evers 2023). Lineage:
Placed in Lineage 9, the "short-snouted"
species with the designated type species: C. punctatus.
A revision 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 sized tankmates such as Tetras, Rasboras
and Danios or in a species tank for breeding purposes.
Best to purchase 6 individuals or more as they will
be happier in a group. Diet: Readily
accepts a mixed and varied diet which includes granular
foods, tablet food, frozen bloodworm and a good quality
flake.
Common
Name:
CW199
Synonyms:
None
Family:
Callichthyidae
Distribution:
South America:
Brazil, upper Rio Trombetas
Size:
Male: 5.0cm (2ins) Female:
5.5cm (2¼ins)
Temp:
26-28°C (77-83°F)
p.H.
6.0-7.2.
Reference:
Alexandrou, Markos
& Taylor, Martin. (2011). Evolution,
ecology and taxonomy of the Corydoradinae revisited. Evers H. G. pers comm. 2023. Ian A. M. Fuller & Hans-Georg Evers
(2011). Identifying Corydoradinae Catfish Supplement
1. Ian Fuller Enterprises. www.corydorasworld.com
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