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AI illustration of Hoplisoma oiapoquense, complete left-facing side view

Flag-tailed Panda Cory

Hoplisoma oiapoquense

It shares a similar pattern with sympatric condiscipulus but has a shorter snout.

It shares a similar pattern with sympatric condiscipulus but has a shorter snout; the tail pattern alone does not separate them.

Adult length
Up to 5.5 cm (standard length, without the tail fin)
Water temperature
23–28 °C
Lifespan
5–10 years
pH
6–7.2
Hardness
2–15 dGH
Natural habitat
Inhabits the Oyapock system, with records from waters upstream of the first rapids.
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Floor and movement space

A floor area of 45.0 × 38.0 cm suits an adult group.

Same-species behaviour

Keep a group of 6.

Sources

www.fishbase.se ↗ 2026-10-25

www.seriouslyfish.com ↗ 2026-10-22

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