Sterba's Cory (Corydoras sterbai)

Also known as Armored Catfish, Cory Catfish, Sterbai Cory, Sterbai Cory Catfish, Sterba's Cory Cat, Sterba's Corydoras

Description

Also known as Armored Catfish, Cory Catfish, Sterbai Cory, Sterbai Cory Catfish, Sterba's Cory Cat, Sterba's Corydoras.

Found in schools, over flooded forest pools, and in swift flowing waters, of small rivers and their tributaries.
They feed on small crustaceans, plant matter, and worms.
Length - 6.8cm
Depth - ?m
Widespread South America

A freshwater fish often seen in the aquarium trade.
These fish are able to breathe air intestinally and takes air 1 to 45 times per hour Ref: https://www.fishbase.de/summary/Corydoras-sterbai.html

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