Amapa corydoras (Corydoras amapaensis)

Scientific name: Corydoras amapaensis Nijssen, 1972

The Amapa corydoras (Corydoras amapaensis) is a freshwater fish of the family Callichthyidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–26°C (72–79°F). Native range: South America, Oyapock and Amapari rivers in Amap?, Brazil and French Guiana.

Amapa corydoras care at a glance

Temperature: 22–26°C (72–79°F)

Biology

Found in small creeks with flowing water and sandy bottom, in the upper reaches of rivers, upstream of the first rapids. Sympatric with C. solox. Omnivorous.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Corydoras amapaensis
Family: Callichthyidae (Callichthyid armored catfishes)
Order: Siluriformes (Catfish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 7.0
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 2 - 25 demersal
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: South America: Oyapock and Amapari rivers in Amap?, Brazil and French Guiana.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)