Loxozonus Cory, scientifically named Corydoras loxozonus, is a tropical freshwater fish that belongs to the Corydoradinae subfamily within the Callichthyidae family.
This fish is native to inland waters in South America, specifically the Meta River basin in Colombia.
Before being properly identified, this fish was assigned the temporary labels “C79,” “C82,” and “C83” by the German fishkeeping magazine DATZ as part of their “C-Numbers” system for undescribed Corydoras species in the aquarium hobby.
This fish’s diet consists of worms, small bottom-dwelling crustaceans, insects, and plant matter.
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Loxozonus Cory Interesting Facts
- Loxozonus cory is a freshwater fish that comes from the Meta River basin in Colombia, South America.
- It can grow up to 1.9 inches (4.9 centimeters) in length and lives in water with pH levels between 6.0 to 8.0 and a temperature range of 70°F to 75°F (21°C to 24°C).
- It eats worms, benthic crustaceans, insects, and plant matter as part of its diet.
- When reproducing, the female holds onto eggs between her pelvic fins while the male fertilizes them.
Loxozonus Cory Habitat
Loxozonus cory is a tropical freshwater fish native to South America, specifically the Meta River basin in Colombia.
It lives near the bottom (demersal) of its environment.
This fish prefers water with a pH range between 6.0 and 8.0, a hardness range of 2 to 25 dGH, and a temperature range of 70°F to 75°F (21°C to 24°C).
It thrives in tropical climates.
| Water Temperature: | 70°F to 75°F (21°C to 24°C) |
| Water pH: | 6.0 to 8.0 pH |
| Water Hardness: | 2 to 25 dGH |
Loxozonus Cory Physical Characteristics
Size: 1.9 inches (4.9 centimeters)
The maximum length of loxozonus cory is 4.9 cm (about 1.9 inches) when measured using the standard length method.
This method measures from the tip of the snout to the end of the tail base.
Loxozonus Cory Reproduction
When it comes to reproduction, loxozonus cory lays its eggs in areas with dense vegetation, but adult fish don’t protect or guard the eggs.
The female holds 2 to 4 eggs between her pelvic fins while the male fertilizes them for about 30 seconds.
The female then swims to a suitable spot and attaches the sticky eggs.
The pair repeats this process until about 100 eggs have been fertilized and attached.
Loxozonus Cory Scientific Classification
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Siluriformes |
| Family: | Callichthyidae |
| Genus: | Corydoras |
| Scientific Name: | Corydoras loxozonus |
| Conservation Status: | Vulnerable |