Longsnout corydoras (Corydoras treitlii)

Scientific name: Corydoras treitlii Steindachner, 1906

The Longsnout corydoras (Corydoras treitlii) is a freshwater fish of the family Callichthyidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 20–25°C (68–77°F). Native range: South America, Coastal drainages in northeastern Brazil.

Longsnout corydoras care at a glance

Temperature: 20–25°C (68–77°F)

Species facts

Scientific name: Corydoras treitlii
Family: Callichthyidae (Callichthyid armored catfishes)
Order: Siluriformes (Catfish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 5.9
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 2 - 25 demersal
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: South America: Coastal drainages in northeastern Brazil.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
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.)