Family: |
Callichthyidae (Callichthyid armored catfishes), subfamily: Corydoradinae |
Max. size: |
2.4 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 8; dH range: 5 - 19 |
Distribution: |
South America: Amazon and Paraguay River basins (Ref. 37395). Reported from the upper ParaƱa (Ref. 56308). |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Lives among plants. Forms small schools (Ref. 26041). Found in ponds (Ref. 11229). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 03 February 2021 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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