Bannertail corydoras
Corydoras robineae
5 cm
Adult size
80 L
Minimum volume
8
Minimum group
6 years
Lifespan
Water parameters
Understand these values- Genus
- Corydoras
- Diet
- omnivore
- Social life
- shoal
In the wild
Overview
Described in 1983 by the American ichthyologist Warren E. Burgess, Corydoras robineae (or “bannertail corydoras”) is instantly recognised by its tail fin barred with oblique black and white bands, and by the dark line running along its flank to the tail.
Since the 2024 revision of the corydoras, FishBase places it in the genus Brochis, which previously held only a few large, long-finned species.
- Scientific name
- Brochis robineae (Burgess, 1983)Current valid name; in the hobby: Corydoras robineae
- Classification
- Siluriformes › Callichthyidae
- IUCN Red List
- Least concern (LC)
Natural habitat
Upper Rio Negro (Brazil)
Observations (GBIF) and localities Native countries Rivers and lakes
It is native to the upper Rio Negro, in Brazil, where it lives in the main river and its tributaries.
The ranges given by the sources are soft to moderately hard water, slightly acidic to neutral, between 21 and 26 °C.
Behaviour
Very peaceful, it suits many community aquariums, avoiding large or aggressive fish. It lives in a group: at least 6 for it to show itself with confidence.
It accepts most sinking foods, supplemented with live or frozen prey. It is harder to spawn than other corydoras, but breeds the same way; seen from above, females are rounder and broader.
Sources:FishBase Seriously Fish GBIF · Base map: Natural Earth