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Peppered corydoras
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Scientific classification
Synonyms
  • Callichthys paleatus. Jenyns, 1842.
  • Corydoras maculatus. Steindachner, 1879.
  • Corydoras marmoratus. Steindachner, 1879.
  • Silurus quadricostatus. Larrañaga, 1923.
  • Silurus 7-radiatus. Larrañaga, 1923.
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Corydoras paleatus in an aquarium

The Peppered corydoras (Corydoras paleatus) is a freshwater catfish.

In the aquarium

The Peppered corydoras live at the bottom of the fish tank. They are peaceful community fish. They like to live in a temperature of around 25–28°C. They should be kept in groups of other corydoras. They grow to about 7 centimetres.

Diet

The Peppered corydoras are scavengers. They eat the fish food after it sinks to the bottom of the tank.

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See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Corydoras paleatus para niños

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