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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Deweyer’s Corydoras

Brochis deweyeri Meinken, 1857
Max Length
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Deweyer’s Corydoras is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Brochis deweyeri
Authority
Meinken, 1857
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Brochis
Brochis
Species
Deweyer’s Corydoras
Brochis deweyeri

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Deweyer’s Corydoras is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Deweyer’s Corydoras is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Deweyer’s Corydoras is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Deweyer’s Corydoras is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South Aamerica: Guyana.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Feeding Mode
Omnivore
Trophic Level
2.9±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L3.14 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Meinken, 1857

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