Basic information
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Country
Author(s)
Burgess, 1982
Author(s)
Burgess, 1982
Subspecies
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ID Group
C-number(s)
CW-number(s)
Synonyms
Local Names
- Adolfo's Cory (English)
Etymology
Dedicated to Mr. Adolfo Schwartz
Type Locality
Nouba Ouba creek, São Gabriel da Cachoeira, Rio Negro, State of Amazonas, Brazil
Drainage system
Collection Sites
Detailed Map
Approximate map position.
Basic ID
Sand-colored / pinkish with black mask and orange patch above the eyes and in-front of the dorsal fin.
Sexing
Looking at the fish from above, the female is widest at the center of the body, while the male is widest just behind the pectoral fins.
When they are well fed or in breeding condition the female is always plumper, also seen from the side.
Males are normally smaller and have longer pectoral fins than females. Their pelvic (ventral) fins are more pointed.
Females are normally larger, have rounded pectoral fin. Their pelvic (ventral) fins are rounded to form a pouch for the eggs when spawning.
Standard length
Male
4 cm / 1.6 in
Female
1111 cm / 437.4 in
Husbandry / Keeping
Compatibility
Peaceful
Group Size
- Small (4-6)
- Medium (7-10)
Diet
Omnivore
Ease of Keeping
Easy
Approx. max. Age
years
Spawning
Has been Spawned
Yes
Bred by Me
Yes, successfully
Difficulty
Relatively Easy
Egg Size
Not known
Comments
Recommended Tank Parameters
Min. tank size
liters / gal
Min. tank length
50 cm / 20 in
Tank Setup
Recommended water parameters
Temperature Range
24 - 28°C / 75.2 - 82°F
pH Range
5 - 7.5
TDS Range
- ppm
kH Range
- ppm
dH Range
- ppm
Water Parameters
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