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Definition of peppered corydoras

peppered corydoras

Plural:peppered corydoras
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A small, peaceful freshwater catfish (Corydoras paleatus) native to the lower Paraná River basin and coastal rivers in South America, popular in the aquarium trade and distinguished by its mottled, dark-spotted body and bottom-feeding habits.

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"The peppered corydoras is an excellent bottom-dwelling fish that helps keep the aquarium substrate clean by scavenging for leftover food."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Peppered corydoras. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/peppered-corydoras
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