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Pygmy Corydoras
About Pygmy Corydoras
Pygmy Corydoras is a tropical freshwater fish native to the inland waters of South America. It was discovered in the Madeira River basin in Brazil in 1966. This small fish can lay nearly 100 eggs at a time, with the female keeping 2 to 4 eggs in a sac formed by her ventral fins at a time. Later, the female will attach the eggs to the surface, taking about 3 days before they hatch.
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Common Name
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Pygmy catfish
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Corydoras pygmaeus
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Species
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Corydoras pygmaeus
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Genus
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Corydoras
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SubFamily
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Psittacinae
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Family
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Callichthyidae
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SuperFamily
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Loricarioidea
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SubOrder
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Siluroidei
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Order
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Siluriformes
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Class
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Actinopterygii
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Pygmy Corydoras |
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Color
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Black
Grey
Silver
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Pattern
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Striped
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Characteristics
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Transparent
Dorsal Fins
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Tank Level
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Bottom |
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Min Height
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0.75 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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1.5 Inches or 1 meters |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Ultraviolet Vision
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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easy |
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Temperature
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72°F to 78°F |
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Substrate
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Sand
Fine Gravel
Plant Substrate
Mud
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Water Hardness
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Very Hard
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Minimum Tank Size
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10 gallons |
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pH
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6.4 to 7.5 |
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Pygmy Corydoras including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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Medium |
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Feeding habits
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Omnivores
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Temperament
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Calm
Sociable
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Modes of Locomotion
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Swimming
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Energy Level
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High Energy |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Pygmy Corydoras. |
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Lifespan
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4 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Oviparous
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Aquatic |
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Ecosystem
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Freshwater
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Country
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Brazil
South and Central America
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