Skunk corydoras (Corydoras arcuatus)

Scientific name: Corydoras arcuatus Elwin, 1938

Skunk corydoras (Corydoras arcuatus)

The Skunk corydoras (Corydoras arcuatus) is a freshwater fish of the family Callichthyidae that grows to about 5 cm (2 in). It is peaceful, suits community aquariums and needs a tank of at least 75 L (20 US gal), water at 22–26°C (72–79°F) and a pH of 6.0–8.0. Native range: South America, Brazil, Ecuador, and Peru in the Amazon forest.

Skunk corydoras care at a glance

Temperament
Peaceful
Community tank
Excellent
Adult size
5 cm (2 in)
Minimum tank
75 L (20 US gal)
Temperature
22–26°C (72–79°F)
pH
6.0–8.0
Hardness
2–25 dGH (36–446 ppm)
Diet
Omnivore. Accepts flakes.

Species facts

Scientific name
Corydoras arcuatus
Family
Callichthyidae (Callichthyid armored catfishes)
Order
Siluriformes (Catfish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
4.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 2 - 25 demersal
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
South America: Upper Amazon River basin.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Fecundity is at least about 100 eggs)

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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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