New variety of CW45?

[discusorigins]

Hello,

I have been offered this fish as CW45/Resex, it appears identical in shape and color but it has a spotted body where any photos of CW45 I can find do not have spots on the body. I know its a hand held photo but its the best I can get at this time. Anyone have an idea as to ID of this fish?

[Nabobmob1]

Have a look at CW116 and CW098. Let me know if you bring them in please.

[discusorigins]

Thanks....I think it looks similar to CW027 and CW098. I'll need to get them in water and acclimated for true pattern and colors to come out I guess. Will contact you when they come in.

[Karsten S.]

Hi,

with this picture it's difficult to give a sound statement.
CW045 is from Jutai area in Brasil, Amazonas state.

CW116 comes from the same area but is a long snouted species whereas the cory IMHO clearly shows a short snouted cory.
CW098 comes from quite a distant area, it certainly has a similar pattern but there many more with a similar pattern, I'm quite sure that it's not this one.
CW027/C154 is a much better match, but also originates from Colombia...

Do you know the origin of these corys ?

Cheers,

[discusorigins]

Hi Karsten,

The origin of this corydoras is Brazil, but no exact location is available. It is being offered by a supplier who has sent me true CW045 in the past.....he thinks it may be a new species as it is identical in terms of color and body shape except for the spots.

I agree looking at the CW098 the spots are much finer than the those on this fish, so I do not think it is CW098.

CW027 does look very similar to this photo....but obvious collection location difference could be a question.

[discusorigins]

Hi there,

Ok the corydoras have landed. They have been acclimated for a few days so I could get a good photo of them. Please let me know what you guys think. Is it a correct CW045? What do you think the spotted corydoras is? Thank you.