Where Does Lyretail Corydoras Live?

Lyretail Corydoras lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Lyretail Corydoras

Water type

freshwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow, slow-moving waters, often near the banks of rivers and tributaries.

Environment

Inhabits clear to blackwater streams, rivers, and floodplains with soft substrates (sand or mud) and abundant leaf litter, submerged vegetation, and roots. They prefer areas with calm water flow.

Geographic range

Native to South America, specifically the Meta River basin in Colombia, which is part of the Orinoco River system. Its range extends into parts of Venezuela.

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