AnAge entry for Corydoras punctatus

Classification (HAGRID: 04191)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Teleostei
            Order: Siluriformes
                Family: Callichthyidae
                    Genus: Corydoras
Species
Corydoras punctatus
Common name
South American catfish
Synonyms
Cataphractus punctatus

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
8.8 years (captivity)
Source
ref. 583
Sample size
Small
Data quality
Acceptable
Observations

A specimen of a South American catfish species called Callichthys punctatus reportedly lived 8.8 years [0583]. It is not entirely clear whether this referred to Corydoras, though, or to another species of catfish.

Life history traits (averages)

No information is available on life history. Please contact us if you wish to suggest or contribute data.

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

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ITIS 164317
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