Synonyms: None

Type Locality:

Size: 60mm SL

Identification: Corydoras are identified by their twin rows of armour plates along the flanks and by having fewer than 10 dorsal fin rays. They are most commonly confused with the other genera in the sub-family, namely Brochis, Scleromystax and Aspidoras. This species is close to C. adolfoi and C. burgessi but can be visually distinguished easily by the darkened gill cover. Generally the dorsal fin also contains more black pigment.

General Remarks:

Feeding: Standard Corydoras fare. Sinking pellets and bloodworms seem best.

Furniture: Lots of plants with an large open space to swim freely. Substrate should be sandy.

Compatibility: Peaceful.

Tankmates: Should be kept in a shoal. Can be kept with any community fish especially of this is a Amazonian blackwater biotope community.

Registered Keepers: None. Add this species to your "my fish" page.

Sexing: Females are a bit larger and fuller bodied. This is especially evident when view from above.

Breeding: Has been bred under aquarium conditions.

Breeding Reports: None.

See also the Corydoras sp. (C121) page on PlanetCatfish.com.

Last Update: 2010-11-05 10:30:55 (species record created: 2004-10-12 00:00:00)