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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Fowler's cory

Corydoras fowleri Böhlke, 1950
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

Fowler's cory (Corydoras fowleri) 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 fowleri
Authority
Böhlke, 1950
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
6.5 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
21–24 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Fowler's cory is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Fowler's cory is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Fowler's cory is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Fowler's cory 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: western Amazon River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0182 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
6.5cm

🌡️ 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
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
Böhlke, 1950

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES pancéřníček Fowlerův
🇪🇸Spanish coridoras · milagros · shirui

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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