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Definition of skunk corydoras
skunk corydoras
Plural:skunk corydoras
skunk corydoras Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A small, peaceful freshwater catfish native to the Amazon River basin in South America, popular in the aquarium trade and distinguished by a continuous dark stripe running over its back from the mouth to the tail.
Example
"The skunk corydoras is an excellent bottom-dwelling fish for community aquariums, as it helps keep the substrate clean by scavenging for leftover food."
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Word Origin & Etymology
The common name derives from the distinctive dark, arching stripe running along its back, reminiscent of a skunk's markings. The genus name 'Corydoras' comes from the Greek 'korys' (helmet) and 'doras' (skin), referring to the armored scales characteristic of these catfish.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Skunk corydoras. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/skunk corydoras