Corydoras semiaquilus explained

Corydoras semiaquilus is a species of tropical freshwater catfish in the family Callichthyidae. It is endemic to the Amazon Basin in South America.^{[1] [2]}

This species has been recorded as growing to in length. It inhabits water within the range of 6.0–8.0 pH, a water hardness of 2.0–25 dGH, and a temperature range of .^[3] It feeds on worms, benthic crustaceans, insects, and plant matter. It lays eggs in dense vegetation; adults do not guard the eggs.

See also

• List of freshwater aquarium fish species

External links

• Photos at Fishbase

Notes and References

1. Stanley H. . Weitzman . 1964 . One new species and two redescriptions of catfishes of the South American callichthyid genus Corydoras . . . 116 . 3498 . 115–126 . 10.5479/si.00963801.116-3498.115 . 0096-3801 . Biodiversity Heritage Library.
2. Fernando C. P. . Dagosta . Mário . de Pinna . 2019 . The Fishes of the Amazon: Distribution and Biogeographical Patterns, with a Comprehensive List of Species . . 2019 . . 431 . 112 . 10.1206/0003-0090.431.1.1 . Biodiversity Heritage Library.
3. Web site: Rainer . Froese . Daniel . Pauly . Corydoras semiaquilus . . 31 July 2023.