| Family: |
Callichthyidae (Callichthyid armored catfishes), subfamily: Corydoradinae |
| Max. size: |
4.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 8; dH range: 2 - 25; depth range 0 - 3 m |
| Distribution: |
South America: Suriname and Maroni River basins in Suriname and Iracoubo River basin in French Guiana. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
So far, only about ten specimens have been collected of this rare species. Two were from a creek with moderate current, 0.5 to 3 m wide, shallow (20-50 cm depth) with sandy to sandy-muddy bottom and not so brightly illuminated (Ref. 35381). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 December 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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