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Corydoras splendens (Castelnau, 1855) Emerald catfish |
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photo by
Muséum-Aquarium de Nancy/D. Terver |
| Family: | Callichthyidae (Callichthyid armored catfishes), subfamily: Corydoradinae | |||
| Max. size: | 9.9 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 40.0 g | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater; pH range: 5.80000019073486 - 8; dH range: 2 - 30 | |||
| Distribution: | South America: Amazon River basin. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Inhabits sluggish waters with dense vegetation. Occurs in shallow muddy waters. Feeds on insect larvae, worms and small crustaceans (Ref. 6868). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 October 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||