Corydoras simulatus
| Corydoras simulatus | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Siluriformes |
| Family: | Callichthyidae |
| Genus: | Corydoras |
| Species: | C. simulatus
|
| Binomial name | |
| Corydoras simulatus | |
Corydoras simulatus, the Olga cory, is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the subfamily Corydoradinae, the corys, of the family Callichthyidae, the armoured catfishes.[2] This species is found in the Upper Meta River basin in Colombia.
The fish prefers clean, clear water with a current. It will grow in length up to 1.9 inches (4.8 centimeters). It lives in a tropical climate in water with a 6.0 – 8.0 pH, a water hardness of 2 – 25 dGH, and a temperature range of 68–77 °F (20–25 °C). It feeds on worms, benthic crustaceans, insects, and plant matter. It lays eggs in dense vegetation, and adults do not guard the eggs.
See also
References
- ^ illa-Navarro, F.; DoNascimiento, CD, Mojica, J.I.; Taphorn, D.C.; Usma, S.; Herrera-Collazos, E.E. (2021). "Corydoras simulatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021 e.T64791194A64890505. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-3.RLTS.T64791194A64890505.en. Retrieved 8 December 2025.
{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ a b Fricke, Ron; Eschmeyer, William N. & van der Laan, Richard (eds.). "Species in the genus Corydoras". Catalog of Fishes. California Academy of Sciences. Retrieved 8 December 2025.
- Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Corydoras simulatus". FishBase. December 2011 version.
External links