Basic information
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Country
Author(s)
Weitzman, 1961
Author(s)
Weitzman, 1961
Subspecies
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ID Group
C-number(s)
CW-number(s)
Synonyms
Local Names
- Mørk Pansermalle (Dansk)
- Einfarbiger Panzerwels (Deutch)
- Slate Cory (English)
Etymology
Uniformly coloured, the same colour.
Type Locality
‘Las Mangas, in a tributary of Río Parguaza, western Bolivar State, Venezuela, 6°20’N, 67°10’W.’
Drainage system
Collection Sites
Detailed Map
Approximate map position.
Basic ID
Dark grey body with warm brown fins. Much more beautiful that the description lets on.
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 a little 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
6 cm / 2.4 in
Husbandry / Keeping
Compatibility
Peaceful
Group Size
- Small (4-6)
- Medium (7-10)
Diet
Omnivore
Ease of Keeping
Easy
Approx. max. Age
5 years
Spawning
Has been Spawned
Yes
Bred by Me
Yes, successfully
Difficulty
Relatively Easy
Egg Size
Not known
Comments
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Recommended Tank Parameters
Min. tank size
60 liters / 16 gal
Min. tank length
50 cm / 20 in
Tank Setup
- Leafy Plants
Recommended water parameters
Temperature Range
22 - 27°C / 71.6 - 81°F
pH Range
5 - 7.5
TDS Range
50 - 350 ppm
kH Range
2 - 15 ppm
dH Range
2 - 15 ppm
Water Parameters
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