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Peppered Cory Catfish
About Peppered Cory Catfish
Peppered Cory Catfish, also known as Blue Leopard Corydoras, belongs to the family Callichthyidae. They are small, peaceful, and also fun catfish. They are suitable for tanks of at least 10 to 20 gallons in size. Most importantly, this fish is low-maintenance.
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Common Name
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Blue Leopard Corydoras, Mottled Corydoras
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Corydoras paleatus
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Species
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Corydoras paleatus
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Genus
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Corydoras
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Family
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Callichthyidae
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SubOrder
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Siluroidei
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Order
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Siluriformes
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Class
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Actinopterygii
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Peppered Cory Catfish |
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Color
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Grey
Cream
Tan
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Pattern
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Spotted
Striped
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Characteristics
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Dorsal Fins
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Tank Level
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Bottom |
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Min Height
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2.3 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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3 Inches or 1 meters |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Infrared Vision
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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easy |
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Temperature
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61°F to 75°F |
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Substrate
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Sand
Fine Gravel
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Minimum Tank Size
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10 gallons |
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pH
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6 to 7 |
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Peppered Cory Catfish including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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Medium |
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Feeding habits
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Omnivores
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Temperament
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Calm
Sociable
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Modes of Locomotion
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Swimming
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Energy Level
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Moderate Energy |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Peppered Cory Catfish. |
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Lifespan
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5 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Oviparous
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Aquatic |
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Ecosystem
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Freshwater
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Country
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Argentina
Brazil
Paraguay
Suriname
Uruguay
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