Xingu Corydoras Care Guide
Corydoras xinguensis is a small black-and-white armored catfish from the upper Xingu River basin in Brazil.
Overview
Corydoras xinguensis is an armored catfish of the family Callichthyidae, described by Nijssen in 1972. According to FishBase it occurs in the upper Xingu River basin in Brazil. FishBase lists a standard length of about 3.7 cm and places the species in the genus Hoplisoma as Hoplisoma xinguense; the common name is Xingu corydoras.
Taxonomy
- Family: Callichthyidae
- Genus: Corydoras
- Scientific name: Corydoras xinguensis
- Author: Nijssen, 1972
- Recognised combination: Hoplisoma xinguense (Nijssen, 1972)
Habitat
FishBase records the species from the upper Xingu River basin in Brazil. It is a tropical, freshwater, demersal fish living near the bottom, and FishBase notes it is a facultative air-breather.
Tank requirements
- Minimum tank volume: 80 L
- Temperature: 22-26 °C (72-79 °F)
- pH: 6.0-7.5
- GH: 2-12 °dGH
- School size: 6 or more individuals
- Size: 4-5 cm (FishBase max 3.7 cm SL)
- Lifespan: 5-10 years
Diet
The species is an omnivore. As with other Corydoras it forages along the substrate and in aquaria should be offered sinking dried foods supplemented with small live and frozen foods. A soft sand substrate protects its barbels while it sifts for food.
Compatibility
It is a peaceful, diurnal bottom-dweller suited to community aquaria with calm species such as tetras, rasboras and otocinclus. It should be maintained in a group of at least six and kept away from aggressive cichlids.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List: Least Concern (FishBase assessment dated 7 November 2018). FishBase notes the species is of commercial interest to the aquarium trade.