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The Arched corydoras (Corydoras arcuatus) is a freshwater fish of the family Callichthyidae that grows up to 4 cm.
Description
The arched corydoras is a small armoured catfish from fresh water of the upper Amazon basin of South America. The species grows to about 4 cm and has a white to cream body with a conspicuous, arched black stripe running from the snout over the back into the tail. With its barbels it searches sand and mud bottoms for small invertebrates and detritus; it can breathe air with its gut. It schools and is popular in the aquarium hobby. The IUCN has not evaluated the species.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Arched corydoras?
The Arched corydoras has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly white and shows a horizontal stripes pattern. Arc-shaped black stripe over the back; schooling little armoured catfish with intestinal respiration
Where does the Arched corydoras live?
The Arched corydoras lives in fresh water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Upper Amazon basin
How big does the Arched corydoras get?
The Arched corydoras grows to a maximum of about 4 cm.
Is the Arched corydoras dangerous to humans?
No, the Arched corydoras is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
Is the Arched corydoras edible?
The Arched corydoras is not usually eaten.
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