Natural hybrid?

Antti · Post by **Antti** » 02 Jun 2004, 19:53

Photo from the Interzoo:

If i remember correctly somebody said it might be natural hybrid. Correct?

Antti

YouTube · Post by **Jools** » 02 Jun 2004, 21:40

Hi Antti,

It's as likely a natural hybrid as a new species. All natural corydoras hybrids I have encounted have only been small numbers of fish 1 or 2 individuals. If this appears in serious numbers, then it's more likely a new species. This is, of course, assuming it is a natural hybrid and not being crossed in South America...

Jools

Antti · Post by **Antti** » 03 Jun 2004, 12:20

Hello Jools,
I think there was 10-15 specimens, all looking the same. New species or not so natural hybrid would be better guess then..?

Antti

pleco_breeder · Post by **pleco_breeder** » 03 Jun 2004, 18:10

Antti,

I would tend to agree with Jools. I believe this looks a lot like a fish I've seen listed that's being hybridized intentionally in South America. If it is that fish, it's a hybrid between virginiae and adolfoi.

Larry Vires

Post by **Coryman** » 03 Jun 2004, 21:32

I would hope it is not a hybrid, but looking at the pattern I think the cross would be C. davidsandsi, that fish will spawn with anything!!

Ian