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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Amapa corydoras

Corydoras amapaensis Nijssen, 1972
Max Length
7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Facultative air-breathing ; Found in small creeks with flowing water and sandy bottom, in the upper reaches of rivers, upstream of the first rapids . Sympatric with C. solox. Omnivorous.

Scientific Name
Corydoras amapaensis
Authority
Nijssen, 1972
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
7 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
22–26 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Amapa corydoras is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Amapa corydoras is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Amapa corydoras is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Amapa corydoras 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: Oyapock and Amapari rivers in Amapá, Brazil and French Guiana.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0182 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–26°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
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Nijssen, 1972

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 21 records indexed .

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