Dwarf corydoras

Sickle spot catfish ( Corydoras hastatus )

The sickle spot catfish ( Corydoras hastatus ) is a small freshwater ornamental fish of the genus Corydoras from the family of armored catfish. It reaches a maximum size of three centimeters and is native to South America from central Brazil to Paraguay.

The unobtrusive light gray - black drawn, almost transparent translucent fish often away - not typical for catfish - often for long periods from the bottom of the water and pulls the free water. The characteristic dark, lance-shaped, spot at the base of the caudal fin is the scientific name of the species: lat = hasta lance hastatus = Spearman. Sickle spot armored catfish are marked shoal fish.

The delicate fish is suitable for keeping in aquaria to a large extent, also in the community tank, but where it should not be kept with aggressive or predatory fish because of its small size.

Like its congeners is the sickle spot cory a Darmatmer so that it requires free access to the water surface.