Threestripe Corydoras (Corydoras trilineatus)

Also known as Armored Catfish, Cory Catfish, False Julii Cory, False Julii Corydoras, Leopard Catfish, Leopard Corydoras, Threeline Catfish, Threeline Cory, Three-lined Cory, Threestripe Cory, Trilineatus Cory

Description

Also known as Armored Catfish, Cory Catfish, False Julii Cory, False Julii Corydoras, Leopard Catfish, Leopard Corydoras, Threeline Catfish, Threeline Cory, Three-lined Cory, Threestripe Cory, Trilineatus Cory.

Found in schools, in quiet, shallow areas, over soft bottoms, of rivers and tributaries, of the Amazon basin.
They feed nocturnally on crustaceans, insects, plant matter, and worms.
Length - 6.1cm
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.se/summary/12199

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