Spotback corydoras
📖 Overview
Overview information for Spotback corydoras is currently being compiled by our editorial team.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Spotback corydoras is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Spotback corydoras is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Spotback corydoras is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
The female holds 2-4 eggs between her pelvic fins, where the male fertilizes them for about 30 seconds. Only then the female swims to a suitable spot, where she attaches the very sticky eggs. The pair repeats this process until about 100 eggs have been fertilized and attached .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 2 - 25. Tropical; 22°C - 26°C South America: Venezuela, Guyana, and northern Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corydoras blochi blochi | Nijssen | 1971 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .
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