Amapa Cory

A long-snouted cory; mature males have conspicuous spiny structures on the pectoral spines.

A long-snouted cory. Mature males have conspicuous spiny structures on the pectoral spines.

Adult length

Up to 7 cm (standard length, without the tail fin)

Water temperature

22–26 °C

Lifespan

5–10 years

pH

6–8

Hardness

2–25 dGH

Natural habitat

Inhabits flowing, sandy creeks in upper river systems, with records upstream of the first rapids.

Quoted maximum length excludes the tail.