Corydoras Fumaça

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Corydoras Fumaça

Post by lsc »

Hi,
Often see this name, but I have no idea of what it looks and other info, any one can tell me something? Thanks!

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Post by corybreed »

Thats a new one for me. Maybe Ian knows what it is.

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Post by mummymonkey »

Fumaça is Portugese for smoked. Maybe it's a local delicacy?
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Post by Coryman »

Corydoras 'Fumaça' is the Japanese common name for Corydoras areio.

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Post by mad scientist »

the more common "romanised" form is "fumassa" actually and yes, C. areio is it's tradename in the Japanese Corydoras community.
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