Corydoras(ln7) eques • Callichthyidae • Cat-eLog

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Scientific Name	**Corydoras(ln7) eques** Steindachner, 1876
Common Names	CW043, Horsemans Cory Panzerwels (Germany), Trekantpansermalle (Denmark)
Type Locality	Amazon River at Codajás, Amazonas, Brazil.
Synonym(s)	Osteogaster eques
Pronunciation	kor ee doh rass (lineage seven).
Etymology	Lat. eques horseman, rider.
Species Information
Size	48mm or 1.9" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
Identification	Characterised by the large saddle shaped dark greenish brown body marking, from which it gets its common name.
Sexing	Females larger in overall body length and have a fuller more rounded body shape.
Habitat Information
Distribution	South America: Amazon River basin. Amazon (click on these areas to find other species found there) Log in to view data on a map.
IUCN Red List Category	Not Evaluated
pH	6.0 - 8.0
Temperature	22.5-26.0°C or 72.5-78.8°F (Show species within this range)
Other Parameters	dH 2-16.
Husbandry Information
Furniture	Substrate should be a fine smooth-grained sand.
Compatibility	A peaceful species best kept in groups of five or more. Tank mates should be of a similar temperament.
Suggested Tankmates	Small to medium Terra's, Barbs, Anabantoids and Danios make ideal tank mates.
Breeding	Spawned in captivity (see breeding reports).
Breeding Reports	There are 5 breeding reports, read them all here.
Further Information
Reference	Sitzungsberichte der Kaiserlichen Akademie der Wissenschaften. Mathematisch-Naturwissenschaftliche Classe v. 74 (1. Abth.), pp 140 [92], Pl. 12 (fig. 3-3a).
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Last Update	2021 Jan 20 07:44 (species record created: 2004 Aug 22 00:00)