Where Does Pygmy Corydoras Live?

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

Where to find Pygmy 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 flooded forest areas. Prefers areas with dense vegetation, submerged roots, leaf litter, and soft substrates (sand or mud). The water is often shaded by overhanging vegetation.

Geographic range

Native to South America, specifically the Amazon River basin. Its distribution includes tributaries of the Rio Madeira in Brazil (e.g., Rio Purus, Rio Negro) and parts of Peru and Ecuador.

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