Banded corydoras (Scleromystax barbatus)

Scientific name: Scleromystax barbatus Quoy & Gaimard, 1824

Banded corydoras (Scleromystax barbatus)

The Banded corydoras (Scleromystax barbatus) is a freshwater fish of the family Callichthyidae that grows to about 9 cm (3.5 in). It is easy to keep and semi-aggressive, suits community aquariums and needs a tank of at least 75 L (20 US gal), water at 24–28°C (75–82°F) and a pH of 6.0–8.0. Native range: SOUTH AMERICA; Rivers in Brazil, especially around Rio de Janerio and S?o Paulo.

Banded corydoras care at a glance

Care level
Easy
Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Community tank
Excellent
Adult size
9 cm (3.5 in)
Minimum tank
75 L (20 US gal)
Temperature
24–28°C (75–82°F)
pH
6.0–8.0
Diet
Omnivore

Species facts

Scientific name
Scleromystax barbatus
Family
Callichthyidae (Callichthyid armored catfishes)
Order
Siluriformes (Catfish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
9.8
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 2 - 25 demersal
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
South America: Coastal drainages from Rio de Janeiro to Santa Catarina, Brazil.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

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Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0. Aquarium care parameters compiled, checked and converted to metric and imperial units by Guppies.za.net.

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