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Sailfin corydoras (Scleromystax macropterus) fish species information

Scientific Name
Scleromystax macropterus

Common Name
Sailfin corydoras

Biology
Unknown

Classification

Classified By
Regan, 1913
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Catfish (Siluriformes)
Family
Callichthyid armored catfishes (Callichthyidae)

Distribution

Region
South America
Distribution
South America: Coastal rivers from S?o Paulo to Santa Catarina, Brazil and some upper Paran? River tributaries.
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Subtropical
Water Temperature From
18 °C
Water Temperature To
21 °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
2.94 s.e. 0.34 Based on size and trophs of closest relatives
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
8.7 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5625 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
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated