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Scientific Name | Corydoras (lineage 8 sub-clade 4) sp. (C140) |
Common Names | C140, Gulpandet Pansermalle (Denmark) Yellow Head Cory |
Pronunciation | kor ee doh rass (lineage eight subclade four). |
Etymology | Cory = helmet, doras = skin. In this case it was incorrectly used to mean armour (cuirasse) instead of skin in allusion to the dual rows of plates that run along the flanks of this genus. |
Species Information | |
Size | 65mm or 2.6" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
Habitat Information | |
Distribution | Rio Negro, Brazil. Amazon, Middle Amazon (Solimoes), Negro (click on these areas to find other species found there) Log in to view data on a map. |
pH | 6.5 - 7.0 |
Temperature | 24.5-26.5°C or 76.1-79.7°F (Show species within this range) |
Husbandry Information | |
Breeding | Spawnings have been reported. Water conditions at the spawn: pH 6.8, GH 1 - 2, KH 2, Temperature 26°C The spawning took place after a period of 3 weeks with cool 30-40% water changes every 2-3 days. The water temperature usually fell to about 20 - 21 °C each time. The fish (8 adults) were fed 2 or 3 times daily in this period. |
Breeding Reports | There is no breeding report. |
Further Information | |
Registered Keepers | There is no registered keeper. |
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Last Update | 2022 Feb 04 14:18 (species record created: 2004 Jul 18 00:00) |