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By kind permission of  S&C Aquatics, Stanley

Corydoras diphyes    Axenrot & Kullander, 2003
Synonyms: none
Common Name: None
Family: Callichthyidae
Continent: South America
Distribution: Paraguay
Habitat: freshwater rivers & streams
Food:  small live foods and sinking commercial foods
Water Temperature: 18-22°C
Water Chemistry: pH 6.0-7.0
FBAS Size:    Males [45mm]    Females [50mm]
FBAS Class: H
Temperament: inoffensive; good community fish
Aquarium Size: 30cm or longer
Gender Differences: males have longer pectoral spines: females grow bigger, are broader when viewed from above and have less pointed pelvic fins (see article)
Breeding: breeding a challenge; egglayer (see article)
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