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Definition of leopard corydoras
leopard corydoras
Plural:leopard corydoras
leopard corydoras Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A small, peaceful freshwater catfish native to the river basins of South America, characterized by distinctive dark spots resembling a leopard's coat, and widely kept as a bottom-dwelling cleaner in community aquariums.
Example
"The leopard corydoras is an excellent addition to a planted aquarium because it peacefully sifts through the sandy substrate in search of leftover food."
Word Nuance & Usage
In the aquarium trade, the common name 'leopard corydoras' is often used interchangeably for Corydoras julii and Corydoras trilineatus, leading to frequent misidentification between the two heavily spotted species.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Leopard corydoras. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/leopard corydoras