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Definition of spotted corydoras

spotted corydoras

Plural:spotted corydoras
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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.

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"The spotted corydoras is an excellent bottom-dwelling fish that helps keep the substrate of a community aquarium clean."

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