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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Spotted corydoras

Corydoras ambiacus Cope, 1872
Max Length
4.9 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 Spotted corydoras is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Corydoras ambiacus
Authority
Cope, 1872
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
4.9 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
21–24 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Spotted corydoras is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Spotted corydoras is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Spotted corydoras is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Spotted corydoras is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 2 - 25. Tropical; 21°C - 24°C South America: Upper Amazon River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.9±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L3.14 (TL)
Max TL
4.9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
21–24°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
Cope, 1872

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Corydoras grafi Holly 1940 Synonym
Corydoras longirostris Hoedeman 1952 Synonym
Corydoras melanistius longirostris Hoedeman 1952 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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