Salt and Pepper catfish (Corydoras habrosus)

Scientific name: Corydoras habrosus Weitzman, 1960

Salt and Pepper catfish (Corydoras habrosus)

The Salt and Pepper catfish (Corydoras habrosus) is a freshwater fish of the family Callichthyidae that grows to about 2.5 cm (1 in). It is difficult to keep and peaceful, suits community aquariums and needs a tank of at least 40 L (11 US gal), water at 24–28°C (75–82°F) and a pH of 6.0–8.0. Native range: South America, Upper Orinoco River basin.

Salt and Pepper catfish care at a glance

Care level
Difficult
Temperament
Peaceful
Community tank
Excellent
Adult size
2.5 cm (1 in)
Minimum tank
40 L (11 US gal)
Temperature
24–28°C (75–82°F)
pH
6.0–8.0
Diet
Omnivore. Accepts flakes.

Species facts

Scientific name
Corydoras habrosus
Family
Callichthyidae (Callichthyid armored catfishes)
Order
Siluriformes (Catfish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
2.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 2 - 25 demersal
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
South America: Upper Orinoco 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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