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Scientific Name Corydoras (lineage 9) sipaliwini  Hoedeman, 1965
Common Names CW114, Nail Cory
Sømpansermalle (Denmark)
Type Locality Sipaliwini River at Paru Savannah, Suriname.
Pronunciation kor ee doh rass (lineage nine). - see PAL ih ween eye
Etymology . Named for the Sipaliwini River in Suriname, where the species was found.
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Size 46mm or 1.8" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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Distribution South America: Coastal river basins of Guyana and Suriname.
Guyana Waters, Coastal Rivers of Guyanas (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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IUCN Red List Category Least Concern, range map and more is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2021.
Temperature 22.0-26.0°C or 71.6-78.8°F (Show species within this range)
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Breeding Unreported.
Breeding Reports There is no breeding report.
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Reference Elseviers pocketboek voor de aquariumliefhebber, pp 87, Figs. 46 (1, 2, 3).
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Last Update 2022 Feb 21 10:38 (species record created: 2002 Nov 10 00:00)