Twosaddle corydoras (Corydoras weitzmani)

Scientific name: Corydoras weitzmani Nijssen, 1971

The Twosaddle corydoras (Corydoras weitzmani) 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, western Amazon River basin.

Twosaddle corydoras care at a glance

Temperature: 22–26°C (72–79°F)

Species facts

Scientific name: Corydoras weitzmani
Family: Callichthyidae (Callichthyid armored catfishes)
Order: Siluriformes (Catfish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 2 - 25 demersal
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: South America: western Amazon River basin.
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.)