Saddle corydoras (Corydoras ephippifer)

Scientific name: Corydoras ephippifer Nijssen, 1972

The Saddle corydoras (Corydoras ephippifer) 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, Amap?, Brazil.

Saddle corydoras care at a glance

Temperature: 22–25°C (72–77°F)

Species facts

Scientific name: Corydoras ephippifer
Family: Callichthyidae (Callichthyid armored catfishes)
Order: Siluriformes (Catfish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 5.0
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 2 - 25 demersal
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: South America: Amap?, 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.)