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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Hermit cory

Corydoras coriatae Burgess, 1997
Max Length
6.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Hermit cory (Corydoras coriatae) 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 6.5 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 coriatae
Authority
Burgess, 1997
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
6.5 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
22–26 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Hermit cory is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hermit cory is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Hermit cory is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Hermit cory 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: Ucayali River basin in Peru.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L3.14 (TL)
Max TL
6.5cm

🌡️ 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
2014

📊 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
Burgess, 1997

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