Corydoras Catfish
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Corydoras Catfish
Corydoras condiscipulus
Corydoras Catfish are small and have a cute, whiskered face! They like to scurry around the bottom of the tank looking for food.
Appearance
The Corydoras Catfish is a small, stout fish with a distinctive armored body covered in overlapping bony plates. It often has mottled brown, grey, or greenish patterns, sometimes with metallic spots or stripes. Its small downward-pointing mouth is surrounded by sensitive barbels, making it visually distinct from most other small freshwater fish.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassActinopterygiiOrderSiluriformesFamilyCallichthyidaeGenusCorydoras
Category
FishRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
Corydoras are super social, always happier when swimming in big groups of their friends!
If caught by a predator, Corydoras can lock their fins stiff to escape!
Some species can quickly change their skin color to blend in with their surroundings!
Their scientific name means 'helmeted dorado,' like a tiny armored golden fish!
Special abilities
Ability
Armored Body Suit
Corydoras Catfish has strong bony plates that cover its body, helping them stay safe from predators in the river.
Ability
Super Sniffer Barbels
Corydoras Catfish can use its whisker-like barbels to sniff out tiny food hidden deep in the mud and sand.
Ability
Breathe Like a Diver
Corydoras Catfish can gulp air from the water's surface using its intestines, helping them breathe when water oxygen is low.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 2-8 cm
- Weight
- 0.001-0.015 kg
- Lifespan
- 3-8 years
- Swim Speed
- 5 km/h
- Maximum Depth
- 5 m
- Water Type
- Freshwater
Diet & Feeding
These tiny fish are bottom-dwelling omnivores, eating all sorts of small foods found on the riverbed.
Primary Foods
- small worms
- insect larvae
- small crustaceans
- algae
- plant detritus
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
Peacock Bass
Cichla ocellaris
Larger predatory fish, like bass, hunt small Corydoras.
eaten by
Great Egret
Ardea alba
Wading birds often feast on small fish from shallow waters.
eats
Sludge worm
Tubifex tubifex
Corydoras love to forage for tiny worms in the riverbed.
eats
Water flea
Daphnia pulex
Tiny crustaceans like water fleas are a snack for these catfish.
Traits
Whiskered
Possessing prominent sensory hairs or vibrissae, often around the snout.
Spotted
Marked with spots or patches of a different color.
Social
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Omnivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet includes both plant and animal matter.
Filter Feeder
Filter feeders obtain nutrients by straining suspended food particles and small organisms from water.
Longevous
This trait characterizes organisms with an exceptionally long lifespan compared to others of their kind.
Freshwater
Freshwater habitats include non-saline aquatic environments such as rivers, lakes, ponds, and wetlands, vital for numerous species.
Keystone Species
Describes a species whose presence and role have a disproportionately large effect on its environment.
Aquatic
Aquatic habitats encompass environments where organisms live predominantly in water, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and wetlands.
Also known as
Cory CatfishCorydoras
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Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
Watch quietly from a distance and never try to feed or chase wild animals.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Corydoras Catfish?
2-8 cm
How much does Corydoras Catfish weigh?
0.001-0.015 kg
How long does Corydoras Catfish live?
3-8 years
What does Corydoras Catfish eat?
These tiny fish are bottom-dwelling omnivores, eating all sorts of small foods found on the riverbed.
How fast can Corydoras Catfish swim?
5 km/h
How does Corydoras Catfish hunt?
Foraging
How deep can Corydoras Catfish go?
5 m
What kind of water does Corydoras Catfish live in?
Freshwater
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