Corydoras amapaensis Nijssen, 1972 Amapa corydoras |
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. | |||
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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 | |||
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Entered by: Luna, Susan M. - 10.08.94 |
Modified by: Reyes, Rodolfo B. - 15.07.13 |
Checked by: Torres, Armi G. - 12.02.98 |