Bandit corydoras (Corydoras melini)

Scientific name: Corydoras melini L?nnberg & Rendahl, 1930

The Bandit corydoras (Corydoras melini) is a freshwater fish of the family Callichthyidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–26°C (72–79°F). Native range: South America, Upper Negro and Meta River basins.

Bandit corydoras care at a glance

Temperature: 22–26°C (72–79°F)

Species facts

Scientific name: Corydoras melini
Family: Callichthyidae (Callichthyid armored catfishes)
Order: Siluriformes (Catfish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 5.0
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 2 - 25 demersal
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: South America: Upper Negro and Meta River basins.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
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.)