Sterba's cory
📖 Overview
Facultative air-breathing ; Found in smaller rivers and tributaries, as well as flooded forest pools with soft, acidic waters. The habitats are characterised by swift flowing water with few plants.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Sterba's cory is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Sterba's cory is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Assumed to be like other Corydoras species.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 2 - 25. Tropical; 21°C - 25°C South America: central Brazil and Bolivia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Sterba's corydoras |
| 🇩🇪German | Sterbas Panzerwels |
| 🇵🇱Polish | kirysek Sterby |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Coridora |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Sterba's cory.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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