The Narcissus cory (Corydoras narcissus) is a freshwater fish of the family Callichthyidae that grows up to 7 cm.
Description
The Narcissus cory is an armoured catfish (Callichthyidae) from fresh water of the Amazon basin in South America. The species grows to about 6-9 cm and has a stocky body armoured with two rows of bony plates, barbels around the inferior mouth and an elongate snout and a dark longitudinal stripe on a light-brown body. As a calm, social bottom-dweller it searches sand and mud bottoms in schools for worms, insect larvae and plant material. The stout spines in the dorsal and pectoral fins carry a mild venom and can give a painful puncture wound.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Narcissus cory?
The Narcissus cory has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Narcissus cory live?
The Narcissus cory lives in fresh water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Narcissus cory get?
The Narcissus cory grows to a maximum of about 7 cm.
Is the Narcissus cory dangerous to humans?
The Narcissus cory is venomous — handle spines with care and seek medical help after a sting if needed.
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Same genus Corydoras
More from the family Callichthyidae
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