Spotfin corydoras (Corydoras punctatus)

Scientific name: Corydoras punctatus Bloch, 1794

The Spotfin corydoras (Corydoras punctatus) 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, Suriname River basin in Suriname and Iracoubo River basin in French Guiana.

Spotfin corydoras care at a glance

Temperature: 22–26°C (72–79°F)

Biology

Occurs upstream. Prefers to live in small, moderately sunny and shallow creeks with sandy to sandy-muddy bottoms. Also occurs on the edges of stagnant zones of flooded forests (dams, lakes). Populations living on darker substrates have more and larger spots. Sexual dimorphism is well marked, the pectoral fins in the male are markedly longer and thicker due to the presence of a number of spikelets.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Corydoras punctatus
Family: Callichthyidae (Callichthyid armored catfishes)
Order: Siluriformes (Catfish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 6.6
Depth range: 0–2 m (0–7 ft)
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 2 - 25 demersal; depth range 0 - 2 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: South America: Suriname River basin in Suriname and Iracoubo River basin in French Guiana.
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.)