Spotted collar cory
📖 Overview
Spotted collar cory (Corydoras brevirostris) is a ray-finned fish of the family Callichthyidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. 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.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Spotted collar cory is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Spotted collar cory is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Spotted collar cory is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Spotted collar cory is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.0 - 7.8; dH range: ? - 25. Tropical; 20°C - 24°C South America: Orinoco River basin and coastal drainages in Suriname.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Spotted Cory |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Corredora Tigra |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corydoras melanistius brevirostris | Fraser-Brunner | 1947 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 8 records indexed .
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