Corydoras amapaensis Nijssen, 1972
Amapa corydoras
Corydoras amapaensis
photo by Fuller, I.

 Family:  Callichthyidae (Callichthyid armored catfishes), subfamily: Corydoradinae
 Max. size:  7 cm SL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  demersal; pH range: 6 - 8; dH range: 2 - 25
 Distribution:  South America: Oyapock and Amapari rivers in Amapá, Brazil and French Guiana.
 Diagnosis:   
 Biology:  Found in small creeks with flowing water and sandy bottom, in the upper reaches of rivers, upstream of the first rapids (Ref. 35381). Sympatric with C. solox. Omnivorous.
 IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Luna, Susan M. - 10.08.94
 Modified by: Reyes, Rodolfo B. - 15.07.13
 Checked by: Torres, Armi G. - 12.02.98

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