The Salt and pepper corydoras (Corydoras habrosus) is a freshwater fish of the family Callichthyidae that grows up to 2 cm.
Description
The Salt and pepper corydoras is a small armoured catfish (Callichthyidae) from fresh water of the Orinoco basin in Venezuela and Colombia. The species grows to about 2 cm and has a stocky body with two rows of overlapping bony plates and three pairs of barbels around an underslung mouth. This dwarf species bears a row of dark spots along the lateral line and often swims in dense schools. As a gregarious bottom-dweller it roots in groups through soft sand in search of worms, larvae and detritus and can take a gulp of air at the surface. The fish is harmless to humans and is popular in the aquarium trade.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Salt and pepper corydoras?
The Salt and pepper corydoras has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern.
Where does the Salt and pepper corydoras live?
The Salt and pepper corydoras lives in fresh water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Salt and pepper corydoras get?
The Salt and pepper corydoras grows to a maximum of about 2 cm.
Is the Salt and pepper corydoras dangerous to humans?
No, the Salt and pepper corydoras is harmless to humans.
Is the Salt and pepper corydoras edible?
Yes, the Salt and pepper corydoras is commonly eaten.
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