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Name
Scientific name
Corydoras simulatus
Described by
Authority Weitzman & Nijssen, Year 1970
Family
Callichthyidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 4 credited
Summary
Corydoras simulatus is an armoured catfish known only from the upper Meta watershed in Colombia. It can be identified from most similar-loo…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
53mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Not recorded
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 20–25°C, pH 6–7
Hardness
2–12dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Community-safe
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Colombia, Meta, Ocoá
Writing
Etymology
Corydoras: from the Ancient Greek κόρυς (korus), meaning ‘helmet’, and δορά (dora), meaning ‘skin, hide of an animal’, in allusion to the rows of bony plates o…
Distribution
Type locality is given as 'Río Ocoá near Puerto López, 4°06'N, 72°57'W, River Meta system, Meta, Colombia', and this species is known only from the upper Meta …
Habitat
Not written yet
Aquarium size
Not written yet
Maintenance
Ideally use a substrate of fine sand, although rounded gravel is an acceptable alternative provided it's kept scrupulously clean. Other décor is largely down t…
Water conditions
Not written yet
Diet
Corydoras spp. are foraging omnivores and will accept most sinking dried foods, as well as small live and frozen varieties such as bloodworm, Tubifex, etc. Fee…
Behaviour and compatibility
Peaceful and gregarious. Should be maintained in a group of at least 4-6 individuals.
Sexual dimorphism
Females are noticeably rounder and broader-bodied, especially when gravid, and grow approximately 5 mm larger than males.
Reproduction
Not written yet
Notes
This species can be identified from most similar-looking congeners by possession of a pair of small rictal barbels. Unfortunately additional diagnostic charact…
References
References
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