Corydoras Splendens M

Greek kory helmet greek doras skin ref. Itis col worms cloffa actinopterygii ray finned fishes siluriformes catfish callichthyidae callichthyid armored catfishes corydoradinae etymology. From the ancient greek κόρυς korus meaning helmet and δορά dora meaning skin hide of an animal in allusion to the rows of bony plates on the flanks of genus members.

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The emerald catfish corydoras splendens is a tropical freshwater fish belonging to the corydoradinae sub family of the family callichthyidae native to the amazon basin in south america.

Corydoras splendens m. They enjoy the company of their own kind and so should be kept in groups. Splendens has 10 12 rays. Other corydoras species usually have 6 8 rays on the dorsal while c.

It has traditionally been known as brochis splendens. The main difference between this and corydoras species is it s size and how wide the dorsal fin is. Corydoras splendens picture by jjphoto classification names common names synonyms catalog of fishes gen.

Species green laser corydoras corydoras splendens. The fish has appeared on a stamp in brazil. They have an ability to breathe atmospheric air from the surface.

Looks like an over sized bronze cory with rich emerald green flanks. Corydoras corys are very popular in most aquariums due to their easy going nature their ability to clean up the bottom and their hardiness. From the latin splendens meaning shining glittering gleaming glistening bright brilliant.