Basic information
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A very small species but does NOT belong to the Dwarf Lineage (Lineage 4). It belongs to Lineage 9 like for instance another dwarf, the CW140.
Corydoras habrosus is restricted to the Apure and Arauca river drainages in Colombia and Venezuela.
The Species is considered “Near Threatend” by IUCN: “Dwarf Cory Corydoras habrosus has most recently been assessed for The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species in 2020. Corydoras habrosus is listed as Near Threatened under criteria B2ab(iii).”
Author(s)
Weitzman, 1960
Author(s)
Weitzman, 1960
Subspecies
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ID Group
C-number(s)
CW-number(s)
Synonyms
Local Names
- Marmoreret Dværgpansermalle (Dansk)
- Dainty Cory (English)
- Salt And Pepper Cory (English)
- Venezuelan Pygmy Cory (English)
Etymology
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Type Locality
Río Salinas, tributary of Río Pao Viejo, El Baúl, 8°59'N, 68°16'W, Cojedes, Venezuela.
Drainage system
Collection Sites
Detailed Map
Approximate map position.
Basic ID
Small greyish brown body with dark brown blotches. Narrow red eye-ring.
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.
Standard length
Male
2.5 cm / 1 in
Female
3.5 cm / 1.4 in
Husbandry / Keeping
Compatibility
Peaceful
Group Size
- Medium (7-10)
- Large (11-20)
Diet
Omnivore
Ease of Keeping
Easy
Approx. max. Age
3 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
45 liters / 12 gal
Min. tank length
50 cm / 20 in
Tank Setup
- Leafy Plants
- Mosses
- Sponge Filter
- 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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