Tailspot corydoras
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Siluriformes |
| Family: | Callichthyidae |
| Genus: | Hoplisoma |
| Species: | H. caudimaculatum
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| Hoplisoma caudimaculatum | |
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The tailspot corydoras (Hoplisoma caudimaculatum) is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the subfamily Corydoradinae, the corys, of the family Callichthyidae, the armoured catfishes.[2] This species is found in the Guaporé River basin in Bolivia and Brazil.[1]
The tailspot corydoras attains a maximum standard length of 4.2 cm (1.7 in). It lives in a tropical climate in water with a 6.0 – 8.0 pH, a water hardness of 2 – 25 dGH, and a temperature range of 22–26 °C (72–79 °F).[3] Corys are ominivorous and will eat both plant and animal matter.[4] It lays eggs in dense vegetation and adults do not guard the eggs.[citation needed] The female carries the eggs in a pouch formed by the pelvic fins.[3]
The tailspot corydoras is of commercial importance in the aquarium trade industry.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b c Frederico, R.G. (2023). "Corydoras caudimaculatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2023 e.T164495353A164495373. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T164495353A164495373.en. Retrieved 9 December 2025.
- ^ a b c Fricke, Ron; Eschmeyer, William N. & van der Laan, Richard (eds.). "Species in the genus Hoplisoma". Catalog of Fishes. California Academy of Sciences. Retrieved 9 December 2025.
- ^ a b Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Corydoras caudimaculatus". FishBase. April 2025 version.
- ^ "Corydoras caudimaculatus RÖSSEL, 1961 Tailspot Cory". Seriously Fish. Retrieved 9 December 2025.