Skunk Cory Species Profile
Because the skunk cory is shy and easily frightened when kept as a single specimen, Corydoras arcuatus should be kept in small groups (i.e., six or more individuals) with other community tank fish, such as small characins, ...
Common Name(s): Arched Cory, Skunk Cory, Arched Corydoras, Skunk Corydoras
Family: Callichthyidae
Species Type: South American Catfish ...
Corydoras arcuatus, Elwin, 1939
Skunk Corydoras or Arched corydoras ...
Skunk Cory Cat
The Skunk Cory Cat adds a splash of drama to any home aquarium. Also known as Sands' Cory Cat, Corydoras davidsandsi is active, yet peaceful, especially when kept in small schools.
Skunk Cory, Arched Cory [Pictures]
Corydoras arcuatus
SYN: None
PD: The body is stocky and deep, with an arched back. Two rows of bony plates make up each side of the fish. The upper has 21-23 plates, while the lower 19-21.
Corydoras arcuatus (Skunk corydoras) = C020
Corydoras areio = C070
Corydoras atropersonatus
Corydoras axelrodi (Pink corydoras)
Corydoras bertoni
Corydoras blochi (Spotback corydoras) = C032
Corydoras bondi (Blackstripe corydoras) = C031 ...
Coloration The most noticeable characteristic of the skunk cory is the broad dark or Black stripe that starts near the nose and curves under the Dorsal fin and runs down the body until the start of the tail fin.
Some Corys you may encounter are the Bronze Cory - C. aeneus, the Spotted Cory - C. ambiacus, the Leopard Cory - C. julii, the Skunk Cory - C. arcuatus, the Bandit Cory - C. metae, and the Panda Cory - C. panda.
 See also: Corydoras, Skunk, Catfish, Species, Fish
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