Synonyms: Corydoras melanistius longirostris

Type Locality: Essequibo R., Guyana.

Size: 57mm 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. Differs from Corydoras brevirostris by not having any patterning in the caudal fin. Was elevated out of subspecies status (then known as Corydoras melanistius melanistius) in 2001.

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Breeding: Unreported.

Breeding Reports: None.

See also the Corydoras melanistius page on PlanetCatfish.com.

Last Update: 2007-09-02 09:12:38 (species record created: 2001-04-30 00:00:00)