Basic information
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Country
Author(s)
Burgess, 1993
Author(s)
Burgess, 1993
Subspecies
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ID Group
C-number(s)
- Corydoras sp. C004 (C04 / C4)
CW-number(s)
Synonyms
Local Names
- Sangama Cory (English)
- Miguelito Cory (English)
- Zangama Cory (English)
- Virginia's Catfish (English)
- Virginia's Cory (English)
- Miguelito-pansarmal (Svenska)
Etymology
Named for Mrs. Virginia Schwartz.
Type Locality
Río Ucayali, Peru.
Drainage system
Basic ID
Light sand-colored with a wedge below 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
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
Medium
Approx. max. Age
6 years
Spawning
Has been Spawned
Yes
Bred by Me
Yes, successfully
Difficulty
Hard
Egg Size
Not known
Comments
Recommended Tank Parameters
Min. tank size
75 liters / 20 gal
Min. tank length
60 cm / 24 in
Tank Setup
- Sponge Filter
- Power head: High flow
- Caves / Hiding places
- Roots
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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