green gold catfish

Corydoras melanotaenia

Catfish from Colombian Waters

Black
Green
Yellow
Freshwater fish
Small

The green gold catfish (Osteogaster melanotaenia) is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the subfamily Corydoradiane, the corys, of the family Callichthyidae, the armoured catfishes. This catfish is found in the Meta River basin in Colombia. The fish grows up to 2.3 in (5.8 cm) long.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Catfishes
Family: Callichthyidae
Genus: Corydoras
Maximum length: 5.8 cm
Water: Freshwater
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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