Bronze Corydoras

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Scientific Name: Corydoras aeneus

DID YOU KNOW?

  • Corydoras breathe air occasionally.
  • They use barbels to find food.
  • Very peaceful bottom dwellers.

EVERY SPECIES COUNT

Bronze Corydoras depend on clean freshwater rivers, streams, and floodplain habitats for survival. Pollution, habitat degradation, and changes to water quality can threaten the ecosystems they rely on. Protecting freshwater environments helps preserve biodiversity and supports healthy populations of fish and other aquatic wildlife.

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MY CONSERVATION STATUS
NOT APPLICABLE 100%

HOW LONG DO I LIVE?

Average Lifespan: 5-10 Years

WHERE DO I LIVE?

Freshwater rivers of South America.

WHAT KIND OF EATER AM I?

Omnivore

WHAT’S ON MY MENU?

Worms, insects, algae, and detritus.

HOW MUCH DO I WEIGH?

5–7 g