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The four image thumbnails (7, 8, 9 & 10) are specimens that are believed to have been bred in Germany and are not albino but close to being leucistic i.e., pigment in the body with black eyes. 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). As of the latest revision (Dias et al 2024) Corydoras panda has now been placed in Lineage 9 and has the new genus name of Hoplisoma. Aquarium Care: This is a small inoffensive little Cory which will do better in a shoal, so buy at least six or more individuals. It would also be advisable not to keep rombustous species in with them such as Tiger Barbs and other fin nipping species as they would worry them to death with their constant harassment and would also deprive them of food as they would be inclined not to venture out for feeding, large Cichlids would also be a bad choice. A good community tank for them would house inoffensive tetras such as Neon's and other smaller characins, and if you would like other catfish any of the Ancistrus types would make good partners and of course other Corydoras/Hoplisoma or Aspidoras species. If you would like to breed Hoplisoma panda a species tank is the only way to go with a tank size of 18"x 12" x 12" being ideal for a group of six. Diet: A good quality flake food and tablet food for adults with sporadic feedings of frozen or live food will keep your Corydoras/Hoplisoma in good health. Etymolgy: The specific name panda: 'Panda' alludes to the colour pattern of this Hoplisoma which resembles the Giant Panda of China. Remarks: Still found on some online sources as Corydoras panda.

Panda Cory

Corydoras panda

Callichthyidae

South America: Peru; Upper Amazon River basin. Type Locality: Peru, Est. Huanuco, Aquas Amarillas, tributary of Río Pachitea, Ucayali river system.

Male: 4.5cm (1¾ins) Female: 5.0cm (2ins)

21-24°C (69-75°F)

6.0-7.2.

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