| Synonyms | Callichthys barbatus, Corydoras barbatus, C. eigenmanni |
| Distribution | Coastal drainages from Rio de Janeiro to Santa Catarina, Brazil. |
| Maximum Size | 10cm (3.9") |
| Temperature | 18-25°C |
| Water Parameters | Neutral to slightly soft and acidic. pH: 5.5-7.0, dH: up to 15 degrees. |
| Compatibility | Community |
| Lighting | No special requirements |
| Sexual Dimorphism | Mature males display a gold-white stripe down the forehead, a more defined spotted pattern, and beard-like bristles on the cheeks. Mature females will retain the peppered pattern of juvenile fish and will be slightly fuller bodied when viewed from above. |
| Feeding | Catfish pellets, granules, flake and frozen foods |