Blacktop Cory

A narrowed, elongated snout with a dorsal dark mark that may be absent.

A narrowed, elongated snout accompanies a dorsal dark mark that may be absent. Similar C-numbered forms exist, so neither the mark nor a trade code alone identifies it.

Adult length

Up to 7 cm (standard length, without the tail fin)

Water temperature

22–28 °C

Lifespan

5–10 years

pH

6–7.5

Hardness

2–12 dGH

Natural habitat

Native to Amazon drainage systems in northern Peru, Ecuador and parts of Brazil.

Quoted maximum length excludes the tail.