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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Subtropical

Andes cory

Corydoras micracanthus Regan, 1912
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Max Length
4 cm
Max Weight
—
Lifespan
—
Trophic Level
3
Depth
—
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
—
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Andes cory is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Corydoras micracanthus
Authority
Regan, 1912
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
4 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
22–26 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Siluriformes
Siluriformes
Family
Callichthyidae
Callichthyidae
Genus
Corydoras
Corydoras
Species
Andes cory
Corydoras micracanthus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Andes cory is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Andes cory is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Andes cory is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Andes cory is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 2 - 25. Subtropical; 22°C - 26°C South America: western tributaries of Paraná River in Salta, Argentina.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L3.14 (TL)
Max TL
4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–26°C
pH Range
6–8
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Regan, 1912

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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