Pinkthroat corydoras
📖 Overview
Facultative air-breathing ; Very abundant. Lives in the upper reaches of rivers . Frequently occurs over sandy bottoms traversed by strong currents. Most probably lives in schools as it is often captured in groups . Often found with C. approuaguensis and C. cf. brevirostris .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Pinkthroat corydoras is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pinkthroat corydoras is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 2 - 25. Tropical; 22°C - 26°C South America: Approuagua River basin in French Guiana and Suriname River basin in Suriname.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Cory · Pink throat cory · Pinkthroat Corydoras |
| 🌍CES | pancéřníček iponcinský |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Rødstrubet pansermalle |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | Lilamonninen |
| 🇫🇷French | Corydoras à gorge rose |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 大眼兵鯰 |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Pinkthroat corydoras.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 20 records indexed .
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