Sixray corydoras (Aspidoras pauciradiatus)

Scientific name: Aspidoras pauciradiatus Weitzman & Nijssen, 1970

Sixray corydoras (Aspidoras pauciradiatus)

The Sixray corydoras (Aspidoras pauciradiatus) is a freshwater fish of the family Callichthyidae that grows to about 2.9 cm (1.1 in). It is difficult to keep and peaceful, is best kept in a species tank and needs a tank of at least 75 L (20 US gal), water at 22–25°C (72–77°F) and a pH of 6.0–7.2. Native range: South America, Upper Araguaia River basin in Brazil.

Sixray corydoras care at a glance

Care level
Difficult
Temperament
Peaceful
Community tank
Not suitable
Adult size
2.9 cm (1.1 in)
Minimum tank
75 L (20 US gal)
Temperature
22–25°C (72–77°F)
pH
6.0–7.2
Hardness
2–12 dGH (36–214 ppm)
Diet
Omnivore. Accepts flakes.

Species facts

Scientific name
Aspidoras pauciradiatus
Family
Callichthyidae (Callichthyid armored catfishes)
Order
Siluriformes (Catfish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
2.9
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 7.2; dH range: ? - 12 benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
South America: Upper Araguaia River basin in 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.)

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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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