Cory C-Number Database,help needed

Aquamick · Post by **Aquamick** » 08 Sep 2004, 11:56

Hi everyone. I'm making a database on all the C number corys, and I would really apprieciate it if you have any info, please post it here. I've got some stuff already, but there must be loads I have missed. Thanks in advance! The specific C numbers I need information on are;
C51-54
C56
C61
C62
C63
C80
C89-93( Elegans?)
C94
C95
C102-104
C109
C112
C113
C115-117
C118-120
C125-131
Any info appreciated, not just those listed!

Also, do the common species of Cory( Peppered, Bronze, Panda,etc) have a C-Number?

Dave Rinaldo · Post by **Dave Rinaldo** » 08 Sep 2004, 12:11

I imagine you are already aware of Ians (Coryman) site http://www.corycats.com/
and this section http://www.corycats.com/A%20system_call ... ers%22.htm

Yann · Post by **Yann** » 08 Sep 2004, 12:19

HI!

I can advise you to buy the new Aqualog book about Corydoras C-number, it isn't expensive...

you can contact harro for it!

You will find all the information you will need in there...

Cheers
Yann

Post by **Coryman** » 08 Sep 2004, 18:58

All the aqualog catfish publications will also be available through the Catfish Study Group shortly.

All C numbers up to 132 are featured on my site.

Ian

Aquamick · Post by **Aquamick** » 08 Sep 2004, 19:47

Thanks Ian, I've already seen your excellent website, do you know anything about the C-Numbers just marked 'Corydoras sp.'? For example,C8-10, C13 etc?

Aquamick · Post by **Aquamick** » 09 Sep 2004, 15:16

I've been looking at corycats.com and Google, loads of great information, but I'm a bit confused

. I can't find any reference to C. Aeneus, C.Paleatus, C.Panda, C.Schwartzi, Brochis Britskii...all the common species. Were these scientifically classified before the C-Number system started, and hence do not need a C-Number? I was under the impression that the C-Numbers included all the Corys. Sorry about all the questions!

Post by **Coryman** » 10 Sep 2004, 13:56

The 'C' Number system was devised in Germany by Hans-Gerog Evers, as a way of recognising the ever growing number of new un-described Corydoradinae species that are entering the hobby at an ever increasing rate. All described species have not been given numbers, the reason some of them have a C number is because of their colour variations from the species types, it was first thought they were a new un-described species, but subsequent examination has proved them to be a valid species. The 'C' number remains with that species to eliminate the chance of the further confusion that would be caused by reallocating the number to another fish. There are currently 28 'C' numbers alloted to described species and as time goes by undoubtedly more will be added to that list.

Ian

Aquamick · Post by **Aquamick** » 11 Sep 2004, 09:20

Thanks Ian, That's really helpful