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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Tropical

Masked corydoras

Hoplisoma metae Eigenmann, 1914
Max Length
4.8 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 Masked corydoras is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Hoplisoma metae
Authority
Eigenmann, 1914
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
4.8 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
22–26 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Hoplisoma
Hoplisoma
Species
Masked corydoras
Hoplisoma metae

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Masked corydoras is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Masked corydoras is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Masked corydoras is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Fecundity
2–4eggs

The female holds 2-4 eggs between her pelvic fins, where the male fertilizes them for about 30 seconds. Only then the female swims to a suitable spot, where she attaches the very sticky eggs. The pair repeats this process until about 100 eggs have been fertilized and attached .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 2 - 25. Tropical; 22°C - 26°C South America: Meta River basin in Colombia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L3.14 (TL)
Max TL
4.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–26°C
pH Range
6–8
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2020

📊 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
Eigenmann, 1914

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