Bannertail catfish (Corydoras robineae)

Scientific name: Corydoras robineae Burgess, 1983

The Bannertail catfish (Corydoras robineae) is a freshwater fish of the family Callichthyidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 23–26°C (73–79°F). Native range: South America, Upper Negro River basin.

Bannertail catfish care at a glance

Temperature: 23–26°C (73–79°F)

Species facts

Scientific name: Corydoras robineae
Family: Callichthyidae (Callichthyid armored catfishes)
Order: Siluriformes (Catfish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 4.4
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 5 - 12 demersal
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: South America: Upper Negro River basin.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)