Threestripe corydoras (Corydoras trilineatus)

Scientific name: Corydoras trilineatus Cope, 1872

Threestripe corydoras (Corydoras trilineatus)

The Threestripe corydoras (Corydoras trilineatus) is a freshwater fish of the family Callichthyidae that grows to about 6 cm (2.4 in). It is easy to keep and peaceful, suits community aquariums and needs water at 22–26°C (72–79°F) and a pH of 6.0–8.0. Native range: South America, Campoma- and Buena Vista Lagoons in Venezuela.

Threestripe corydoras care at a glance

Care level
Easy
Temperament
Peaceful
Community tank
Excellent
Adult size
6 cm (2.4 in)
Temperature
22–26°C (72–79°F)
pH
6.0–8.0
Hardness
5–19 dGH (89–339 ppm)
Diet
Omnivore. Accepts flakes, wafers, frozen foods and live foods.

Biology

Aquarium keeping: in groups of 5 or more individuals; minimum aquarium size 60 cm.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Corydoras trilineatus
Family
Callichthyidae (Callichthyid armored catfishes)
Order
Siluriformes (Catfish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
6.1
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 5 - 19 demersal
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
South America: Central Amazon River basin; Peruvian Amazon and coastal drainages of Suriname.
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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