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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Leopard corydoras

Hoplisoma julii Steindachner, 1906
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Max Length
5.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Leopard corydoras is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Hoplisoma julii
Authority
Steindachner, 1906
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
5.2 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
23–26 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Hoplisoma
Hoplisoma
Species
Leopard corydoras
Hoplisoma julii

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Leopard corydoras is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Leopard corydoras is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Leopard corydoras is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous . Breeding takes place in swamps, ponds, or streams .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 2 - 25. Tropical; 23°C - 26°C South America: Lower Amazon River and coastal rivers in northeastern Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3±0.35
Food Items

worms, crustaceans, insects and plant matter (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L3.14 (TL)
Max TL
5.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
23–26°C
pH Range
6–8
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Steindachner, 1906

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