Basic information
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Country
Author(s)
Nijssen, 1971
Author(s)
Nijssen, 1971
Subspecies
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ID Group
C-number(s)
- Corydoras sp. C032 (C32)
CW-number(s)
Synonyms
Local Names
- Rygplettet Pansermalle (Dansk)
- Spotback Corydoras (English)
Etymology
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Type Locality
Moco Creek near Lethem, 3°18'N, 59°46'W, tributary of Río Tacutú, Río Branco system, Essequibo, Guyana.
Drainage system
Collection Sites
Detailed Map
Approximate map position.
Basic ID
Grey with spots
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
5 cm / 2 in
Female
5 cm / 2 in
Husbandry / Keeping
Compatibility
Territorial
Group Size
- 1 Male+2 Females
- 1 Male+3 Females
Diet
Omnivore
Ease of Keeping
Demanding
Approx. max. Age
5 years
Spawning
Has been Spawned
Yes
Bred by Me
Not yet!
Difficulty
Relatively Hard
Egg Size
Not known
Comments
Recommended Tank Parameters
Min. tank size
100 liters / 26 gal
Min. tank length
75 cm / 30 in
Tank Setup
- Leafy Plants
- Mosses
- Sponge Filter
- Power head: Low flow
- Power head: High flow
- Caves / Hiding places
- Roots
- Dried Leaves
Recommended water parameters
Temperature Range
22 - 26°C / 71.6 - 79°F
pH Range
5 - 7.5
TDS Range
20 - 500 ppm
kH Range
20 - 300 ppm
dH Range
40 - 500 ppm
Water Parameters
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