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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Gladys' cory

Hoplisoma gladysae Calviño & Alonso, 2010
Max Length
3.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Gladys' cory (Hoplisoma gladysae), first described by Calviño & Alonso, 2010 is a tiny fish. Adults typically reach 3.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.

Scientific Name
Hoplisoma gladysae
Authority
Calviño & Alonso, 2010
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Max Length
3.5 cm
Trophic Level
3
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Hoplisoma
Hoplisoma
Species
Gladys' cory
Hoplisoma gladysae

🐟 Physical Description

Corydoras gladysae is distinguished from other species of the genus by the caudal-fin shape, slightly emarginated and by presenting the shortest dorsal and pectoral spines length (mean = 9.2 % and 14.8 % of SL, respectively) .: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Gladys' 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. Tropical; 25°S - 26°S, 66°W - 67°W South America: Argentina.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0182 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
3.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Calviño & Alonso, 2010

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