Corydoras metae Eigenmann, 1914
Masked corydoras
photo by Janiczak, B.J.

Family:  Callichthyidae (Callichthyid armored catfishes), subfamily: Corydoradinae
Max. size:  4.8 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 8; dH range: 2 - 25
Distribution:  South America: Meta River basin in Colombia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 05 October 2020 (B1ab(iii,v)+2ab(iii,v)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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