Corydoradinae

GPTKB entity

Statements (89)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:subfamily
gptkbp:aquarium_trade community tanks
requires clean water
requires hiding spots
requires soft water
peaceful species
requires soft substrate
compatible with tetras
requires stable temperature
compatible with other catfish
compatible with rasboras
gptkbp:available_sizes 2 to 5 inches
gptkbp:average_temperature 22 to 28 ° C
gptkbp:behavior schooling fish
gptkbp:breeding_behavior males chase females
egg scattering
nesting in substrate
gptkbp:characterized_by small size
barbels on the snout
flat body shape
armored body
gptkbp:color varies widely
gptkbp:color_variation albino forms
leucistic forms
gptkbp:coloration varied patterns
can include spots or stripes
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Dragon
Corydoras catfish
Aspidoras catfish
Scleromystax catfish
armored catfish
gptkbp:conservation_status varies by species
gptkbp:contains gptkb:Dragon
genus Aspidoras
genus Corydoras
genus Scleromystax
Aspidoras
Scleromystax
gptkbp:diet omnivorous
gptkbp:difficulty soft to moderately hard
gptkbp:egg_size parents guard eggs
gptkbp:fins spiny dorsal fin
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:Geoffroy_Saint-Hilaire
1817
gptkbp:fuel_capacity separate breeding tank recommended
gptkbp:geographic_distribution gptkb:South_America
gptkbp:gills breathe through gills
gptkbp:habitat gptkb:river
gptkb:Central_America
gptkb:South_America
gptkb:ponds
streams
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Corydoradinae
gptkbp:importance aquarium trade
gptkbp:is_popular_in aquarium trade
gptkbp:larval_stage free-swimming larvae
gptkbp:native_to freshwater habitats
gptkbp:notable_species approximately 10
gptkbp:p_hlevel 6.0 to 7.5
gptkbp:part_of family Callichthyidae
gptkbp:predators larger fish
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:fish
teleosts
gptkbp:reproduction egg-laying
gptkbp:research_interest conservation efforts
behavioral studies
aquatic ecology
gptkbp:size 2 to 5 inches
gptkbp:social_structure hierarchical groups
gptkbp:species gptkb:Corydoras_aeneus
gptkb:Corydoras_eques
gptkb:Corydoras_habrosus
gptkb:Corydoras_julii
gptkb:Corydoras_paleatus
gptkb:Corydoras_panda
gptkb:Corydoras_sterbai
gptkb:Corydoras_sychri
over 100
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships with algae
with aquatic plants
with invertebrates
gptkbp:tank_mates snails
peaceful species
shrimp species
small tetras
other Corydoras species
gptkbp:threats pollution
habitat loss
overfishing