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Corydoras multiradiatus

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A Corydoras from the western Amazon (Ecuador and Peru) with a long snout and a long dorsal fin of about 17 rays — common corys have 6 to 8.

Scientific name
Corydoras multiradiatus
Family
Callichthyidae

Fact sheet

General

Water
Freshwater
Group
Fish

Taxonomy

Family
Callichthyidae
Order
Siluriformes
Synonyms
Brochis multiradiatus, Chaenothorax multiradiatus

Origin

Native region
América do Sul

Water

Temperature
20–26 °C
pH
6–7.5
General hardness (GH)
2–12 °dGH

Size and lifespan

Adult size
10 cm
Minimum tank (volume)
243 L
Minimum tank (length)
120 cm

Behavior

Temperament
Peaceful
Social life
School
Minimum group
6
Swimming level
Bottom

Care

Care difficulty
Easy

Reproduction

Breeding strategy
Egg scatterer

Conservation and trade

IUCN status
Least concern (LC)

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