Black band catfish (Corydoras zygatus)

Scientific name: Corydoras zygatus Eigenmann & Allen, 1942

The Black band catfish (Corydoras zygatus) is a freshwater fish of the family Callichthyidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–25°C (72–77°F). Native range: South America, western Amazon River basin.

Black band catfish care at a glance

Temperature: 22–25°C (72–77°F)

Species facts

Scientific name: Corydoras zygatus
Family: Callichthyidae (Callichthyid armored catfishes)
Order: Siluriformes (Catfish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 5.6
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 2 - 25 demersal
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: South America: western Amazon 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.)