Gastrodermus hastatus
Gastrodermus hastatus (Eigenmann & Eigenmann, 1888)
Dwarf corydoras
Gastrodermus hastatus
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Family:  Callichthyidae (Callichthyid armored catfishes), subfamily: Corydoradinae
Max. size:  2.4 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 8; dH range: 5 - 19
Distribution:  South America: Amazon and Paraguay River basins (Ref. 37395). Reported from the upper Paraña (Ref. 56308).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Lives among plants. Forms small schools (Ref. 26041). Found in ponds (Ref. 11229).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 03 February 2021 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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