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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Hump cory

Corydoras areio Knaack, 2000
Max Length
5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Hump cory (Corydoras areio) is a ray-finned fish of the family Callichthyidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5 cm. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Corydoras areio
Authority
Knaack, 2000
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
5 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Hump cory is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hump cory is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Upper Paraguay River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0182 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 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
Knaack, 2000

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