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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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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Spotted corydoras. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/spotted corydoras