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Definition of spotted corydoras
spotted corydoras
Plural:spotted corydoras
spotted corydoras Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A small, peaceful freshwater catfish (Corydoras punctatus) native to South American river basins, distinguished by its bony armor plates and a distinct pattern of dark spots, widely kept in the aquarium hobby.
Example
"The spotted corydoras is an excellent bottom-dwelling fish that helps keep the substrate of a community aquarium clean."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the English word 'spotted' combined with the scientific genus 'Corydoras', which originates from the Greek words 'korys' (helmet) and 'doras' (skin), referencing the bony plates that function as armor on the fish.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Spotted corydoras. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/spotted corydoras