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Corydoras amapaensis Nijssen, 1972 Amapa corydoras |
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photo by
Fuller, I. |
| Family: | Callichthyidae (Callichthyid armored catfishes), subfamily: Corydoradinae | |||
| Max. size: | 7 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater; 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: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 08 October 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||