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| Scientific Name | Corydoras bicolor Nijssen & Isbrücker, 1967 |
| Common Name(s) | None |
| Type Locality | Suriname, Sipaliwini River, Lucie River. |
| Pronunciation | Kory DOOR ass - bi kol orr |
| 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 | 45mm (1.8") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| 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. |
| Sexing | Females grow larger and are more full-bodied, this is best observed from above the fish. Males will typically have more pointed as opposed to more rounded fin tips as they mature. |
| General Remarks | This is a rare species in the hobby. It has been imported a few times but only by travelling aquarists. It is closely related to Corydoras burgessi and Corydoras melanistius from Brazil. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Coastal rivers of Suriname. Guyana Waters, Coastal Rivers of Guyanas, Suriname Coastal Rivers (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) |
| pH | 4.6 - 7.4 |
| Other Parameters | GH: 1 - 10 KH: 1 - 4 Conductivity: 10 - 250 Micro-Siemens |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Feeding | Small crustaceans (Daphnia,Cyclops, Brine shrimp), worms (Tubifex, Grindal, Whiteworm, & chopped earth worm). Most commercial flake, tablet and granular foods accepted. |
| Furniture | Natural habitat: Sand substrate with leaf litter. Natural habitat is low in aquatic vegetation, overhanging vegetation. |
| Compatibility | A very peaceful species that will be happy in most community aquaria. |
| Suggested Tankmates | Avoid keeping them with aggressive species. |
| Breeding | Has been bred under aquarium conditions and follows the typical Corydoradinae 'T' mating ritual. |
| Further Information | |
| References | Zoologische Mededelingen (Leiden) v. 42 (no. 5) |
| Registered Keepers | (1) gem997 (k: 2), (2) bunthid tumnontigoon (k: 9). Click on a username above to see all that persons registered catfish species. You can also view all "my cats" data for this species.  Add this species to your "my cats" page. |
| Breeding Reports | (1) bunthid tumnontigoon (b: 30). |
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| Last Update | 2009 Sep 10 11:15 (species record created: 2009 Sep 08 12:18) |
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