Description
The Green Corydoras or Cory for short, also known as the Bronze Corydoras, is native to rivers and pools in South America predominately in Colombia, Uruguay, and Argentina. The genus Corydoras translates to “helmet skin” which is true of these tough, little armored catfish. Corydoras also have spines at the edge of their pectoral fins to deter predators from eating them. Green corys have an overall green shimmer to their bodies in which their name is derived, with a white belly. A popular scavenging catfish for community and planted aquariums, Green corys are extremely peaceful and reach an adult size of approximately 3″. Corydoras are very social, preferring to be kept in groups of 4 or more individuals. There are little differences between male and female, however females can appear a little more robust during breeding. Many Green corys available within the aquarium trade are commercially produced through aquaculture.
