Sturisoma aureum

Scientific name: Sturisoma aureum Steindachner, 1900

Sturisoma aureum is a freshwater fish of the family Loricariidae that grows to about 23 cm (9.1 in). It is difficult to keep and peaceful, suits community aquariums and needs water at 22–26°C (72–79°F) and a pH of 6.5–7.8. Native range: South America, Magdalena, San Jorge and Cesar River basins of Colombia.

Sturisoma aureum care at a glance

Care level
Difficult
Temperament
Peaceful
Community tank
Good
Adult size
23 cm (9.1 in)
Temperature
22–26°C (72–79°F)
pH
6.5–7.8
Hardness
2–25 dGH (36–446 ppm)
Diet
Herbivore

Biology

Aquarium keeping: feeds on plants and roots; minimum aquarium size 120 cm.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Sturisoma aureum
Family
Loricariidae (Armored catfishes)
Order
Siluriformes (Catfish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
20.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 5 - 19 demersal
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
South America: Magdalena, San Jorge and Cesar River basins.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Aquarium: commercial

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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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