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Cat-eLog Data Sheet
Scientific Name	**Hoplisoma polystictum** (Regan, 1912)
Common Names	Fine Spotted Cory Savannepansermalle (Denmark)
Type Locality	Upper Rio Paraguay, Descalvados, 16°45'S, 57°40'W, Mato Grosso, Brazil.
Synonym(s)	Corydoras polystictus, Corydoras virescens
Pronunciation	hop lee so mah - pol ee STICK tuss
Etymology	From the Greek poly meaning many amd stiktos meaning spotted, alluding to the small spots on this species.
Species Information
Size	32mm or 1.3" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
Identification	This Corydoras has small spots all over its body, and a few on its dorsal fin. They also have pinkish bellies.
Sexing	Females are larger and broader when viewed from above.
Habitat Information
Distribution	South America: Paraguay River basin. La Plata, Paraná, Paraguay (click on these areas to find other species found there) La Plata, Paraná, Urugua-í (click on these areas to find other species found there) Login to view the map.
IUCN Red List Category	Not Evaluated
pH	6.0 - 7.6
Temperature	20.0-25.0°C or 68-77°F (Show species within this range)
Husbandry Information
Feeding	This species will eat just about any food that sinks down to their level. Flake foods and sinking pellets/wafers make up a good staple diet, for these fish. Frozen and live foods are great as treats. User data.
Furniture	Hiding places in the form of caves, driftwood, and plants are appreciated. As these catfish sometimes cavort out in the open, open swimming space is necessary.
Compatibility	Very peaceful fish, and will never bother a tankmate. They are completely harmless.
Suggested Tankmates	Avoid large or aggressive fish which are not good tankmates for any Corydoras. Small plecos, tetras and dwarf cichlids are good tankmates.
Breeding	This cory spawns the way most corys do. The pair will adopt the ''T'' position, and the female will gather eggs and sperm. Then, she swims to a flat, clean surface (usually the glass), and deposits the eggs. This is repeated numerous times.
Breeding Reports	There is but a single breeding report, read it here.
Further Information
Reference	Annals and Magazine of Natural History (Series 8) v. 10 (no. 56), pp 216.
Registered Keepers	There are 17 registered keepers, view all "my cats" data.
Wishlists	Love this species? Click the heart to add it to your wish list. There is but a single wish to keep this species, see who wants what.
Spotters	Spotted this species somewhere? Click the binoculars! There are 7 records of this fish being seen, view them all.
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Last Update	2024 Sep 22 03:48 (species record created: 2003 Mar 30 00:00)