Pinkthroat corydoras (Corydoras spilurus)

Scientific name: Corydoras spilurus Norman, 1926

The Pinkthroat corydoras (Corydoras spilurus) is a freshwater fish of the family Callichthyidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–26°C (72–79°F). Native range: South America, Approuagua River basin in French Guiana and Suriname River basin in Suriname.

Pinkthroat corydoras care at a glance

Temperature: 22–26°C (72–79°F)

Biology

Very abundant. Lives in the upper reaches of rivers. Frequently occurs over sandy bottoms traversed by strong currents. Most probably lives in schools as it is often captured in groups. Often found with C. approuaguensis and C. cf. brevirostris.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Corydoras spilurus
Family: Callichthyidae (Callichthyid armored catfishes)
Order: Siluriformes (Catfish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 5.8
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 2 - 25 demersal
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: South America: Approuagua River basin in French Guiana and Suriname River basin in Suriname.
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.)