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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Mosaic corydoras

Brochis haraldschultzi Knaack, 1962
Max Length
5.9 cm
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 Mosaic corydoras is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Brochis haraldschultzi
Authority
Knaack, 1962
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
5.9 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
24–28 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Brochis
Brochis
Species
Mosaic corydoras
Brochis haraldschultzi

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Mosaic corydoras is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Mosaic corydoras is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Mosaic corydoras is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

During each spawning in captivity, eggs are dropped by the female into her ventral fin pouch which are then taken by the female and placed at a previously cleaned site were they adhere to the substrate. Eggs, 2 mm in diameter, are laid mainly on the underside of fern leaves in close proximity to each other.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 2 - 25. Tropical; 24°C - 28°C South America: Brazil and Bolivia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.9±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L3.14 (TL)
Max TL
5.9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
24–28°C
pH Range
6–8
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 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
Knaack, 1962

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