Corydoras paleatus (Jenyns, 1842)

Peppered corydoras

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Siluriformes \| Callichthyidae \| Corydoradinae
Synonyms	Callichthys paleatus, Corydoras maculatus, Corydoras marmoratus, ... more
Common names	Peppered cory, Catfish, Chavito, ... more

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Main reference

Burgess, W.E. 1989. (Ref. 6868)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 5.9 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 37395)

Environment

Demersal; freshwater; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 5 - 19

Climate / Range

Subtropical; 18°C - 23°C (Ref. 30491)

South America: Lower Paraná River basin and coastal rivers in Uruguay and Brazil.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 6

Found in ponds (Ref. 11229). Feeds on worms, crustaceans, insects and plant matter (Ref. 7020). Aquarium keeping: in groups of 5 or more individuals; minimum aquarium size 60 cm (Ref. 51539).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: highly commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Phylogenetic diversity index (Ref. 82805)

PD₅₀ = 0.5000

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Fec is at least about 100 eggs (Ref. 1672))


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low vulnerability (10 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Torres, Armi G.

Modified by Froese, Rainer

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