Unusual Dwarf Cory At My Lfs !

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Hmmmm went to pick up my new Galaxy/Firework Rasboras today from my favourite LFS and he mentioned he had some Pygmeaus in. So i took a look at them and instantly said they aint Pygmeaus.

I impressed myself at making such a bold comment and shocked myself even more when i answered his question which was

"why aint they?"

my reason for this was that the line that we all know the Pygmeaus for, was a broken line, on every single one of the them. The line was more in 3 sections running the length of the body.

does anyone have any idea what these could be. i could net myself a bargain here if they are something unusual ! LOL
 
Are they look like this?

http://www.planetcatfish.com/catelog/image.php?image_id=736

If so, they are Corydoras habrosus.

And they are rarer than Pygmaeus however they are slitly bigger. About 3mm according to the profile on the (planetcatfish.com). As well as the description below.

"Identification C. habrosus can be confused with the similar patterened species Corydoras cochui. However, C. habrosus has three blotches along the flank while C. cochui has four. C.cochui has two smaller spots situated between the adipose fin and the caudal peduncle while C. habrosus has a distinct large blotch on the caudal peduncle.

Sexing Typical for genus with ripe females appearing broader when viewed from above."

They look like you described.
 

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