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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Olga cory

Corydoras simulatus Weitzman & Nijssen, 1970
Max Length
4.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Olga cory (Corydoras simulatus) 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 4.9 cm. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Corydoras simulatus
Authority
Weitzman & Nijssen, 1970
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
4.9 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
20–25 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Olga cory is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Olga cory is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 2 - 25. Tropical; 20°C - 25°C South America: Upper Meta River in Colombia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L3.14 (TL)
Max TL
4.9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
20–25°C
pH Range
6–8
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Weitzman & Nijssen, 1970

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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