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Bluespotted corydoras (Corydoras melanistius) fish species information

Scientific Name
Corydoras melanistius

Common Name
Bluespotted corydoras

Biology
Feeds on worms, crustaceans, insects and plant matter (Ref. 7020).

Classification

Classified By
Regan, 1912
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Catfish (Siluriformes)
Family
Callichthyid armored catfishes (Callichthyidae)

Distribution

Region
South America
Distribution
South America: Coastal rivers of the Guianas.
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
22 °C
Water Temperature To
26 °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
Unknown m
Zone
demersal
Environment
Freshwater; ; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 2 - 25 demersal
Trophic Level
2.84 s.e. 0.32 Based on food items.
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
False
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
True
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
True

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
5.1 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial
Vulnerability
Low vulnerability (10 of 100)
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Fecundity is at least about 100 eggs (Ref. 1672))
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated