Cascarudo (Callichthys callichthys)

Scientific name: Callichthys callichthys Linnaeus, 1758

Cascarudo (Callichthys callichthys)

The Cascarudo (Callichthys callichthys) is a freshwater fish of the family Callichthyidae that grows to about 18 cm (7.1 in). It is easy to keep and peaceful and needs a tank of at least 210 L (55 US gal), water at 18–28°C (64–82°F) and a pH of 5.8–8.3. Native range: South America, river basins north of Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Cascarudo care at a glance

Care level
Easy
Temperament
Peaceful
Adult size
18 cm (7.1 in)
Minimum tank
210 L (55 US gal)
Temperature
18–28°C (64–82°F)
pH
5.8–8.3
Hardness
0–30 dGH (0–535 ppm)
Diet
Omnivore

Species facts

Scientific name
Callichthys callichthys
Family
Callichthyidae (Callichthyid armored catfishes)
Order
Siluriformes (Catfish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
17.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 5.8 - 8.3; dH range: 0 - 30 demersal
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
South America: Most Cis-Andean South American river drainages north of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; aquarium: commercial
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Fec=120)

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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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