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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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) |