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This name will often be found in aquarist shops but 'punctatus/m' is given to any spotted species and as exports are not normally carried out from Surinam you will be very lucky to pick up this rare species in the hobby. Habitat: Occurs upstream and prefers to live in small, moderately sunny and shallow creeks with sandy to sandy-muddy bottoms. Also occurs on the edges of stagnant zones of flooded forests (dams, lakes). Populations living on darker substrates have more and larger spots. 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 punctatus has now been placed in Lineage 9 and has the new genus name of Hoplisoma and a change to the specific name to punctatum. 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. Sexual Dimorphism: The pectoral fins in the male are markedly longer and thicker due to the presence of a number of spikelets. Diet: Readily accepts a mixed and varied diet which includes granular foods, tablet food, frozen bloodworm and a good quality flake. Etymology: The specific name punctatum: From the Latin punctatus/m = 'spotted'. Remarks: This species is still found on some online sources as Corydoras punctatus.

Spotted Corydoras

Corydoras punctatus sipaliwini, Corydoras punctatus

Callichthyidae

South America: Surinam; Suriname River near district Brokopondo, Marowijne Creek and Sarakreek.

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

23-27°C (73-81°F)

6.0-7.2.

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