White cory
📖 Overview
Facultative air-breathing ; Occurs in the upper reaches of basins, may be abundantly caught in creeks with flowing waters, sandy to sandy-muddy bottoms, width 3 to 5 m and depth 0.3 to 2 m. Feeds by driving their snout into the substrate up to the eyes and drawing out dead snails, decaying leaves, worms or other benthic organisms. They can also catch their prey in open water .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for White cory is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for White cory is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for White cory is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for White cory is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 2 - 25. Tropical; 22°C - 26°C South America: Coppename and Nickerie River basins in Suriname.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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