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Corydoras brittoi Tencatt & Ohara, 2016 |
| Family: | Callichthyidae (Callichthyid armored catfishes), subfamily: Corydoradinae | |||
| Max. size: | 3.9 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater; depth range 0 - 2 m | |||
| Distribution: | South America: Brazil. | |||
| Diagnosis: | This species can be distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: posterior margin of dorsal fin spine with laminar serrations directed towards the origin of the spine; presence of two longitudinal black stripes on flanks; presence of sparse black chromatophores without any conspicuous pattern on the anterior portion of dorsal fin; absence of a conspicuous black marbled coloration pattern on head. Colouration: black spots on caudal fin, some spots arranged, forming transversal bars; and brownish dorsal-fin spine (Ref. 128862). | |||
| Biology: | Found in small clear water stream (2-3 m wide and 0.5-2 m depth), with preserved riparian vegetation, swift water current, and bottom composed mainly of sand and dead leaves (Ref. 128862). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 October 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||