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Scientific Name | Corydoras (lineage 7) 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 | 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. 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 | Least Concern, range map and more is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2020. |
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). |
Registered Keepers | There are 142 registered keepers, view all "my cats" data. |
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Spotters | Spotted this species somewhere? Click the binoculars! There are 85 records of this fish being seen, view them all. |
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LFS label creator ARN ref:1.1.1295.1351 | |
Last Update | 2021 Jan 20 07:44 (species record created: 2004 Aug 22 00:00) |