Corumbataia canoeiro

🐟 Corumbataia canoeiro

A small, armored catfish native to Brazil’s Upper Tocantins River basin, the Corumbataia canoeiro is a peaceful bottom-dweller that thrives in well-structured, planted aquariums. Its bony plates, delicate mottled pattern, and algae-grazing habits make it a unique and functional addition to community tanks.

🔎 Quick Facts
📛 Common Name: (No widely used common name)
🎨 Appearance: Slender armored body with light brown to beige tones and faint mottling; sucker mouth for grazing algae
📏 Max Size: Around 2″ (5 cm)

😇 Behavior & Temperament
🤝 Peaceful and shy
👥 Best kept in small groups
🚫 Avoid housing with aggressive or overly active species

🏠 Tank Requirements
📐 Minimum Tank Size: 15–20 gallons

🪨 Smooth rocks and driftwood for algae growth
🌿 Dense plants for cover and security
💧 Gentle to moderate water flow

Water Parameters:
🌡️ 72–78°F (22–26°C)
💧 pH 6.0–7.5
🧪 Soft to moderately hard water

🍽️ Diet
🌱 Herbivorous/algae grazer
💊 Algae wafers, spirulina-based foods
🥒 Blanched vegetables (zucchini, cucumber)

🔍 Sexing
♂️ Males are slimmer with slightly more extended fin rays
♀️ Females appear rounder, especially when mature

📋 Overview Table

💡 Snippet: A gentle, algae-grazing armored catfish from Brazil’s Upper Tocantins River, perfect for peaceful planted aquariums.