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Corydoras virginiae    Burgess, 1993
Synonyms: none
Common Name: Virginia's Catfish
Other Common Names: Black Shoulder Corydoras, C004, Miguelito Corydoras, Sangama Corydoras
Family: Callichthyidae
Continent: South America
Distribution: Peru
Habitat: freshwater rivers & streams
Food:  small live foods and sinking commercial foods
Water Temperature: 21-26°C
Water Chemistry: pH 6.0-8.0
FBAS Size:    Males [55mm]    Females [60mm]
FBAS Class: H
Temperament: inoffensive; good community fish
Aquarium Size: 30cm or longer
Gender Differences: males slimmer (see sexing Corydoras)
Breeding: easy; egg depositor (see breeding Corydoras)
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