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Corydoras nanus Nijssen & Isbrücker, 1967 Little corydoras |
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photo by
Schönherr, K. |
| Family: | Callichthyidae (Callichthyid armored catfishes), subfamily: Corydoradinae | |||
| Max. size: | 4.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 8; dH range: 2 - 25; depth range 0 - 3 m | |||
| Distribution: | South America: Suriname and Maroni River basins in Suriname and Iracoubo River basin in French Guiana. | |||
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| Biology: | So far, only about ten specimens have been collected of this rare species. Two were from a creek with moderate current, 0.5 to 3 m wide, shallow (20-50 cm depth) with sandy to sandy-muddy bottom and not so brightly illuminated (Ref. 35381). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 December 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||