False spotted catfish (Corydoras leucomelas)

Scientific name: Corydoras leucomelas Eigenmann & Allen, 1942

False spotted catfish (Corydoras leucomelas)

The False spotted catfish (Corydoras leucomelas) is a freshwater fish of the family Callichthyidae that grows to about 6 cm (2.4 in). It is peaceful, suits community aquariums and needs a tank of at least 75 L (20 US gal), water at 22–26°C (72–79°F) and a pH of 6.0–8.0. Native range: South America, Upper Amazon River basin.

False spotted catfish care at a glance

Temperament
Peaceful
Community tank
Good
Adult size
6 cm (2.4 in)
Minimum tank
75 L (20 US gal)
Temperature
22–26°C (72–79°F)
pH
6.0–8.0
Hardness
2–25 dGH (36–446 ppm)
Diet
Omnivore

Species facts

Scientific name
Corydoras leucomelas
Family
Callichthyidae (Callichthyid armored catfishes)
Order
Siluriformes (Catfish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
4.5
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 2 - 25 demersal
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
South America: Upper 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.)

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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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