Pepper Corydoras

The cory catfish is a group of more than 160 freshwater catfish. These bottom-dwelling fish have short faces, armored white bodies with black spots, and barbels or whiskers around their mouths. Cory catfish are peaceful, hardy fish that don’t harass their tank mates. They are found in regions all across South America, from the Andes Mountains to the Atlantic coast. The fish live in slow-moving, clear shallow streams with sediment and a sandy riverbed. Fully-grown cory catfish reach up to 1–4 inches long. Females are longer than males and have wider bellies than males when viewed from above. Cory catfish spend a lot of time hiding in caves or digging in the substrate. Their skin is protected by bony scales or plates. These fish have short faces, flat undersides, and dorsal fins that point upward like sails. Most cory catfish have forked tails, and the length and height of their tails depend on the cory fish species. They have wide, white-ringed eyes, and three sets of barbels on their faces which they use to scavenge for food in the substrate.  They have been found in neutral hues with various patterns and so, There are several camouflage color variations of the cory catfish, including brown, gray, and black. Pale, albino versions of cory catfish are also available.