White Stripe Cory

A broad white flank band, small brown head spots and unmarked fins; less deep-bodied than xinguense.

A broad white flank band, small brown head spots and unmarked fins define its general appearance; it is less deep-bodied than xinguense.

Adult length

Up to 5 cm (standard length, without the tail fin)

Water temperature

22–32 °C

Lifespan

5–10 years

pH

6–7.5

Hardness

0–10 dGH

Natural habitat

Most common along sandy banks and sandbar edges in the upper Iténez (Guaporé), also occurring in small streams and residual floodwaters.

Quoted maximum length excludes the tail.