Corydoras atropersonatus Weitzman & Nijssen, 1970
Fairy catfish
photo by Muséum-Aquarium de Nancy/D. Terver

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
Distribution:  South America: Upper Amazon River basin.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 25 April 2014 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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