Kingdom Animalia Order Siluriformes Subfamily Corydoradinae Scientific name Corydoras semiaquilus Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Family Callichthyidae Genus Corydoras Higher classification Cory catfish | |
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Similar Cory catfish, Corydoras fowleri, Corydoras narcissus, Corydoras simulatus, Catfish | ||
Corydoras semiaquilus is a tropical freshwater fish belonging to the Corydoradinae subfamily of the Callichthyidae family. It originates in inland waters in South America, and is found in the western Amazon River basin in Brazil and Peru.
The fish will grow in length up to 2.4 in (6.0 cm). It lives in a tropical climate in water with a 6.0–8.0 pH, a water hardness of 2.0–25 dGH, and a temperature range of 72–79°F (22–26°C). It feeds on worms, benthic crustaceans, insects, and plant matter. It lays eggs in dense vegetation; adults do not guard the eggs.
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