Hoplisoma melanistium
Hoplisoma melanistium (Regan, 1912)
Bluespotted corydoras
Hoplisoma melanistium
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Family:  Callichthyidae (Callichthyid armored catfishes), subfamily: Corydoradinae
Max. size:  5.1 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 8; dH range: 2 - 25
Distribution:  South America: Coastal rivers of the Guianas.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Feeds on worms, crustaceans, insects and plant matter (Ref. 7020).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 02 November 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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