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Corydoras xinguensis Nijssen 1972

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Xingu corydoras

Corydoras is among the largest catfish groups and currently contains over 150 valid species. They are native to tropical climates, mainly South America, from Colombia to the Rio de La Plata river basin.

Corydoras xinguensis is native to Suia Missú Creek, tributary of upper Rio Xingu (Brazil) and is mainly present in the upper Rio Xingu river basin. It is a freshwater fish which does not exceed 4 cm in SL.

Submitted by
Heiko Bleher
Geographical region
Drainage Basin
River catchment
Water body type
Water body name
Water body part
Water body course
Water body: tributary of
Tributary name
Type locality
Upper Rio Xingu river basin
Conservation status/IUCN Red List
Not Evaluated (NE)

Water Chemistry

Water information

Water type
Fresh water
Water color
Water transparency
Concentration of sediments
Water temperature
22-26 °C
Water flow/curent

Chemical parameters

pH
6.0-8.0
Conductivity
GH
KH
Dissolved Oxygen

Biology

Standard length
3.7 cm
Water volume (min. aquarium)
l
Social behaviour
Behaviour description
Aggression grade
Peacefull
Activity
Day active
Sexual dimorphism
Nutrition in Nature

Reproduction

Breeding tank set-up
Nutrition parents
Mating type
Spawning behaviour
Breeding habits
Hatching period
Number of eggs in average
Parental care
Fry number
Nutrition fry
Notes on reproduction

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