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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. 
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Size 65mm or 2.6" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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Distribution Rio Negro, Brazil.
Amazon, Middle Amazon (Solimoes), Negro (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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pH 6.5 - 7.0
Temperature 24.5-26.5°C or 76.1-79.7°F (Show species within this range)
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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.
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Last Update 2022 Feb 04 14:18 (species record created: 2004 Jul 18 00:00)