The COMPLETE List of All 163 Corydoras Species!

If you didn’t know, corydoras is a type of catfish that lives in freshwater! There are at least 163 corydoras species that have been discovered, but who knows…

There might be many more species of corydoras undiscovered on this planet!

In this corydoras guide, I’ll be covering all of the stats of each discovered species. I’ll go over:

Name of specie
The year it was discovered
The person who discovered them
Their maximum size
The temperature they can live in
Their pH level
Their water hardness level
The origin of their name

This guide might be able to help people find the perfect corydoras for their tank, curious people, or anyone open to learning about this special creature!

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Corydoras Acrensis (Acre Corydoras)

Year Discovered – 1972
Size – 55 mm
Livable Temperature – 69.8 – 75.2°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 36 – 215 ppm
Origin of Name – Acrensis is named after the state of Brazil where it was founded.

Corydoras Acutus (Blacktop Corydoras)

Year Discovered – 1872
Size – 65 – 70 mm
Livable Temperature – 77 – 82.4°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 36 – 215 ppm
Origin of Name – This corydoras is called acutus meaning sharpened in Latin due to its snout.

Corydoras Adolfoi (Adolf’s Catfish)

Year Discovered – 1982
Size – 60 mm
Livable Temperature – 69 – 78.8°F
pH Level – 5.6 – 7.00
Water Hardness Level – 18 – 90 ppm
Origin of Name – The name Adolfoi originated from Adolfo Schwartz, a fish enthusiast.

Corydoras Aeneus (Bronze Corydoras)

Year Discovered – 1858
Size – 75 mm
Livable Temperature – 69.8 – 80.6°F
pH Level – 6.5 – 7.5
Water Hardness Level – 36 – 268 ppm
Origin of Name – Aeneus is a Latin word meaning ‘bronze.’

Corydoras Agassizii

Year Discovered – 1876
Size – 70 mm
Livable Temperature – 71.6 – 78.8°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 36 – 215 ppm
Origin of Name – The name originated from Dr. J. Louis Agassiz.

Corydoras Albolineatus

Year Discovered – 2004
Size – 50 mm
Livable Temperature – 71.6 – 89.6°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 7.5
Water Hardness Level – 0 – 179 ppm
Origin of Name – Combination of two Latin words: Albus for white, linea for a line. This fish has white stripes on each side.

Corydoras Amandajanea

Year Discovered – 1995
Size – 65 mm
Livable Temperature – 74 – 81°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 36 – 215 ppm
Origin of Name – The name originated from Amanda Jane Sands.

Corydoras Amapaensis (Amapa Corydoras)

Year Discovered – 1972
Size – 70 mm
Livable Temperature – 73.4 – 82.4°F
pH Level – 6.5 – 7
Water Hardness Level – ???
Origin of Name – The name came from the state of Brazil (Amapa) where the specie was discovered.

Corydoras Ambiacus (Spotted Corydoras)

Year Discovered – 1872
Size – 60 – 65 mm
Livable Temperature – 70 – 81°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 36 – 215 ppm
Origin of Name – Named where the specie lives, the Ampiyacu River.

Corydoras Amphibelus

Year Discovered – 1872
Size – Record shows 27.4 mm, still not much data at the moment.
Livable Temperature – 71.6 – 78.8°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – ???
Origin of Name – ???

Corydoras Apiaka

Year Discovered – 2014
Size – 39 mm
Livable Temperature – ??? °F
pH Level – ???
Water Hardness Level – ???
Origin of Name – Named after the Apiaka tribe, which is known for tattoos, cannibalism, and bravery.

Corydoras Approuaguensis

Year Discovered – 1983
Size – 70 mm
Livable Temperature – 71.6 – 78.8°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – Named after the Approuague River, the location where this fish was discovered.

Corydoras Araguaiaensis

Year Discovered – 1990
Size – 60 mm
Livable Temperature – 77 – 84.2°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – Named after Rio Araguaia which is located in Brazil, where this fish was discovered.

Corydoras Arcuatus (Skunk Corydoras)

Year Discovered – 1938
Size – 70 mm
Livable Temperature – 68 – 83°F
pH Level – 5.0 – 7.5
Water Hardness Level – 36 – 215 ppm
Origin of Name – The name is a Latin term meaning bent/curved. This describes the stripe above the fish.

Corydoras Areio

Year Discovered – 2000
Size – 50 – 70 mm
Livable Temperature – ??? °F
pH Level – ???
Water Hardness Level – ???
Origin of Name – ???

This corydoras was recently discovered, which means there isn’t much data recorded.

Corydoras Armatus

Year Discovered – 1868
Size – 60 mm
Livable Temperature – 71.6 – 78.8°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 36 – 215 ppm
Origin of Name – The name is a Latin word meaning ‘armor.’ This describes the corydoras’ fins and bony plates that are on its body.

Corydoras Atropersonatus

Year Discovered – 1970
Size – 50 mm
Livable Temperature – 69.8 – 75.2°F
pH Level – 5.6 – 7.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – The name came from Latin words ‘ater’ meaning black and ‘personatus’ meaning masked.

Corydoras Aurofrenatus

Year Discovered – 1903
Size – 55 mm
Livable Temperature – 71.6 – 78.8°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – The name came from the words ‘aureaus’ meaning gold and ‘frons’ meaning forehead.

Corydoras Axelrodi (Pink Corydoras)

Year Discovered – 1962
Size – 50 mm
Livable Temperature – 71.6 – 78.8°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 pH
Origin of Name – Named after Dr. Hernert Axelrod.

Corydoras Baderi

Year Discovered – 1969
Size – 50 mm
Livable Temperature – 71.6 – 78.8°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 pH
Origin of Name – Named after Herbert Bader.

Corydoras Bicolor

Year Discovered – 1967
Size – 45 mm
Livable Temperature – 71.6 – 78.8°F
pH Level – 4.6 – 7.4
Water Hardness Level – 2 -25 dH
Origin of Name – ???

Corydoras Bifasciatus (Twostripe Corydoras)

Year Discovered – 1972
Size – 60 mm
Livable Temperature – 71.6 – 78.8°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – The name came from combined words ‘bi’ which means two, and ‘fasciatus’ for line/stripe.

Corydoras Bilineatus

Year Discovered – 2002
Size – 55 mm
Livable Temperature – ??? °F
pH Level – ???
Water Hardness Level – ???
Origin of Name – The first part of the name is ‘bi’ meaning two and ‘lineatus’ meaning line.

The corydoras bilineatus doesn’t have much data at the moment.

Corydoras Blochi (Spotback Corydoras)

Year Discovered – 1971
Size – 60 mm
Livable Temperature – 71.6 – 78.8°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – This fish was named after Marcus E. Bloch.

Corydoras Boehlkei

Year Discovered – 1982
Size – 26 mm
Livable Temperature – 71.6 – 78.8°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – ???

Corydoras Boesemani

Year Discovered – 1967
Size – 45 mm
Livable Temperature – 71.6 – 77°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 7.5
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – Named after Marcus Boesman.

Corydoras Bondi (Blackstripe Corydoras)

Year Discovered – 1940
Size – 45 – 50 mm
Livable Temperature – 68 – 75.2°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 7.5
Water Hardness Level – 36 – 215 ppm
Origin of Name – Named after Franklyn F. Bond.

Corydoras Breei

Year Discovered – 1992
Size – 45 mm
Livable Temperature – 71.6 – 78.8°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – Named after Peter J.H. Van Bree.

Corydoras Brevirostris

Year Discovered – 1947
Size – 60 mm
Livable Temperature – 68 – 75.2°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 7.8
Water Hardness Level – 25 dH
Origin of Name – The name is a combination of two terms. ‘Brevis’ for short and ‘rostrum’ meaning snout.

Corydoras Britskii (Britski’s Catfish)

Year Discovered – 1983
Size – 90 mm
Livable Temperature – 68 – 75.2°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 7.0
Water Hardness Level – ???
Origin of Name – This type of corydoras is named after Heraldo A. Britski, an ichthyologist from Brazil.

Corydoras Burgessi

Year Discovered – 1987
Size – 55 mm
Livable Temperature – 73.4 – 78.8°F
pH Level – 5.6 – 7.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – Named after Warren Burgess.

Corydoras Carlae

Year Discovered – 1983
Size – 50 mm
Livable Temperature – 71.6 – 78.8°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – Named after Carla Lindenaar-Sparrius.

Corydoras Caudimaculatus (Tailspot Corydoras)

Year Discovered – 1961
Size – 50 mm
Livable Temperature – 71.6 – 78.8°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – The name comes from two words. ‘Caudus’ meaning tail and ‘maculatus’ meaning spots or stains.

Corydoras Cervinus

Year Discovered – 1962
Size – 50 mm
Livable Temperature – 69.8 – 75.2°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – The meaning for ‘cervinus’ is deer because of the way these corydoras look.

Corydoras Cochui (Barredtail Corydoras)

Year Discovered – 1954
Size – 35 mm
Livable Temperature – 73.4 – 78.8°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 7.2
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – This specie was named after Fred Cochu.

Corydoras Concolor

Year Discovered – 1961
Size – 60 mm
Livable Temperature – 73.4 – 78.8°F
pH Level – 6.4 – 7.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – The name comes from a Latin word, ‘concolor’, which means colored uniformly.

Corydoras Condiscipulus

Year Discovered – 1980
Size – 65 mm
Livable Temperature – 68 – 77°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – The word ‘condisciplus,’ meaning schoolmate relating to its cohabitants.

Corydoras Copei

Year Discovered – 1986
Size – 50 mm
Livable Temperature – 71.6 – 77°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – Named after Edward Drinker Cope.

Corydoras Coppenamensis

Year Discovered – 1970
Size – 50 mm
Livable Temperature – 71.6 – 78.8°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – Named after the Coppename River.

Corydoras Coriatae

Year Discovered – 1997
Size – 65 mm
Livable Temperature – 71.6 – 78.8°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – ???

Corydoras Crimmeni

Year Discovered – 1997
Size – 55 mm
Livable Temperature – ??? °F
pH Level – ???
Water Hardness Level – ???
Origin of Name – Named after Oliver Crimmen.

There isn’t much data on the corydoras crimmeni at the moment.

Corydoras Cruziensis

Year Discovered – 2002
Size – 50 mm
Livable Temperature – 72.5 – 77.9°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 7.2
Water Hardness Level – ???
Origin of Name – The name came from a Bolivian department in Santa Cruz.

Corydoras Crypticus

Year Discovered – 1995
Size – 65 mm
Livable Temperature – 71.6 – 77°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – The name came from the term ‘cryptic’ meaning that they’re hard to observe. (Zoology)

Corydoras Davidsandsi

Year Discovered – 1987
Size – 60 mm
Livable Temperature – 68 – 77°F
pH Level – 6.2 – 7.2
Water Hardness Level – 18 – 90 ppm
Origin of Name – Named after David Sands, an aquarist.

Corydoras Delphax (False Blochi Catfish)

Year Discovered – 1983
Size – 55 – 60 mm
Livable Temperature – 72 – 81°F
pH Level – 5.5 – 7.5
Water Hardness Level – 36 – 215 ppm
Origin of Name – Dephax is an Ancient Greek term meaning ‘piglet.’

Corydoras Difluviatilis

Year Discovered – 2002
Size – 50 mm
Livable Temperature – ??? °F
pH Level – ???
Water Hardness Level – ???
Origin of Name – The name of this corydoras means two rivers.

Corydoras Diphyes

Year Discovered – 2003
Size – 50 mm
Livable Temperature – 64.4 – 71.6°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 7.0
Water Hardness Level – ???
Origin of Name – Diphyes is a Greek word, which stands for two nature. This is due to the patterns of this type of corydoras.

Corydoras Duplicareus

Year Discovered – 1995
Size – 40 – 50 mm
Livable Temperature – 68 – 79°F
pH Level – 4.0 – 7.0
Water Hardness Level – 18 – 90 ppm
Origin of Name – This name of this fish is a Latin term meaning to multiply or double.

Corydoras Ehrhardti

Year Discovered – 1910
Size – 40 – 50 mm
Livable Temperature – 65 – 74°F
pH Level – 6.5 – 7.5
Water Hardness Level – 90 – 268 ppm
Origin of Name – Named after Mr. W. Ehrhardt.

Corydoras Elegans (Elegant Corydoras)

Year Discovered – 1876
Size – 45 – 55 mm
Livable Temperature – 68 – 79°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 7.5
Water Hardness Level – 18 – 268 ppm
Origin of Name – Named after Latin word meaning handsome.

Corydoras Ellisae

Year Discovered – 1940
Size – 65 mm
Livable Temperature – 68 – 78.8°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – Named after M.D. Ellis.

Corydoras Ephippifer (Saddle Corydoras)

Year Discovered – 1972
Size – 55 – 60 mm
Livable Temperature – 68 – 77°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 7.5
Water Hardness Level – 36 – 268 ppm
Origin of Name – The name is mixed with a Latin word, which stands for ‘saddlecloth.’

Corydoras Eques

Year Discovered – 1876
Size – 55 mm
Livable Temperature – 72.5 – 78.8°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 16 dH
Origin of Name – Eques is a Latin word meaning horseman.

Corydoras Esperanzae

Year Discovered – 1987
Size – 51 mm
Livable Temperature – 71.6 – 78.8°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – ???

Corydoras Evelynae

Year Discovered – 1963
Size – 60 mm
Livable Temperature – 71.6 – 78.8°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – Named after Evelyn Axelrod.

Corydoras Eversi

Year Discovered – 2016
Size – 55 mm
Livable Temperature – ??? °F
pH Level – ???
Water Hardness Level – ???
Origin of Name – ???

Not much data are available for the corydoras eversi.

Corydoras Filamentosus

Year Discovered – 1983
Size – 50 mm
Livable Temperature – 71.6 – 78.8°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – Because of its thread-like fin, it’s named ‘filamentosus’ meaning ‘provided with thread.’

Corydoras Flaveolus

Year Discovered – 1911
Size – 50 mm
Livable Temperature – 68 – 73.4°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – This corydoras is yellowish, which gives it the name ‘flaveolus.’ The term’s definition is yellow.

Corydoras Fowleri

Year Discovered – 1950
Size – 60 – 70 mm
Livable Temperature – 68 – 83°F
pH Level – 5.0 – 7.5
Water Hardness Level – 36 – 215 ppm
Origin of Name – Named after Henry Weed Fowler, a zoologist.

Corydoras Garbei

Year Discovered – 1911
Size – 50 mm
Livable Temperature – 71.6 – 78.8°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – Named after Mr. E. Garbe.

Corydoras Geoffroy

Year Discovered – 1803
Size – 70 mm
Livable Temperature – 71.6 – 78.8°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – Named after Dr. Etienne Geoffroy.

Corydoras Geryi

Year Discovered – 1983
Size – 70 mm
Livable Temperature – 72.5 – 78.8°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 7.2
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – Named after Dr. Jaques R. Gery.

Corydoras Gladysae

Year Discovered – 2010
Size – 35 mm
Livable Temperature – ??? °F
pH Level – 7.0 – 8.1
Water Hardness Level – ???
Origin of Name – This corydoras is named after Gladys Ana Maria Monasterio de Gonzo.

Corydoras Gomezi

Year Discovered – 1986
Size – 50 – 60 mm
Livable Temperature – 68 – 79°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 7.5
Water Hardness Level – 36 – 215 ppm
Origin of Name – Named after Dr. Juan A. Gomez.

Corydoras Gossei (Palespotted Corydoras)

Year Discovered – 1972
Size – 50 – 55 mm
Livable Temperature – 76 – 83°F
pH Level – 5.5 – 7.5
Water Hardness Level – 36 – 179 ppm
Origin of Name – Named after Dr. J. P. Gosse.

Corydoras Gracilis

Year Discovered – 1976
Size – 40 mm
Livable Temperature – 71.6 – 78.8°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – The name is due to the corydoras’ appearance. Gracilis is a term for slender.

Corydoras Griseus (Gray Corydoras)

Year Discovered – 1940
Size – 40 – 50 mm
Livable Temperature – 68 – 79°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 7.5
Water Hardness Level – 36 – 215 ppm
Origin of Name – ‘Griseus’ is a Latin term meaning gray. It describes this corydoras’ color pattern.

Corydoras Gryphus

Year Discovered – 2014
Size – ???
Livable Temperature – ??? °F
pH Level – ???
Water Hardness Level – ???
Origin of Name – ???

There isn’t much data recorded for the corydoras gryphus.

Corydoras Guapore (Guapore Corydoras)

Year Discovered – 1961
Size – 40 – 50 mm
Livable Temperature – 72 – 83°F
pH Level – 5.0 – 7.0
Water Hardness Level – 36 – 215 ppm
Origin of Name – Named after a location in Brazil where the species live.

Corydoras Guianensis

Year Discovered – 1970
Size – 50 mm
Livable Temperature – 71.6 – 78.8°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – Named after Guyana/Guiana, which is where these corydoras were discovered.

Corydoras Habrosus (Salt And Pepper Catfish)

Year Discovered – 1960
Size – 30 – 35 mm
Livable Temperature – 68 – 79°F
pH Level – 5.5 – 7.5
Water Hardness Level – 36 – 189 ppm
Origin of Name – Habrosus is an Ancient Greek word that stands for delicate/grace.

Corydoras Haraldschultzi (Mosaic Corydoras)

Year Discovered – 1962
Size – 75 – 85 mm
Livable Temperature – 76 – 83°F
pH Level – 5.5 – 7.5
Water Hardness Level – 36 – 179 ppm
Origin of Name – This specie is named after Harald Schultz, a fish trader who was leading journeys.

Corydoras Hastatus (Dwarf Corydoras)

Year Discovered – 1888
Size – 25 – 32 mm
Livable Temperature – 68 – 79°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 7.5
Water Hardness Level – 36 – 215 ppm
Origin of Name – The name of this specie is a Latin term meaning ‘spear.’ This is related to the appearance of this fish due to the arrow-like shape spot.

Corydoras Heteromorphus

Year Discovered – 1970
Size – 65 mm
Livable Temperature – 71.6 – 78.8°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – The name of this fish is a combination of ‘hetero’ and ‘morph.’ Together, it means different forms/shapes.

Corydoras Imitator

Year Discovered – 1983
Size – 55 – 65 mm
Livable Temperature – 68 – 79°F
pH Level – 4.0 – 7.0
Water Hardness Level – 18 – 90 ppm
Origin of Name – The name of the corydoras means ‘mimic.’

Corydoras Incolicana

Year Discovered – 1993
Size – 70 – 80 mm
Livable Temperature – 68 – 79°F
pH Level – 4.0 – 7.0
Water Hardness Level – 18 – 90 ppm
Origin of Name – Named after a location in North Brazil.

Corydoras Isbrueckeri

Year Discovered – 2004
Size – 70 mm
Livable Temperature – ??? °F
pH Level – ???
Water Hardness Level – ???
Origin of Name – Named after Dr. Isaac Isbrucker.

Not much available data for the corydoras isbruekeri.

Corydoras Julii (Leopard Corydoras)

Year Discovered – 1906
Size – 55 mm
Livable Temperature – 73.4 – 78.8°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – This corydoras is named after a person, but there isn’t much information available about this mystery man.

Corydoras Kanei

Year Discovered – 1998
Size – 55 mm
Livable Temperature – 70.7 – 77°F
pH Level – 6.5 – 7.4
Water Hardness Level – ???
Origin of Name – The fish was named to acknowledge Master Kane Grant.

Corydoras Knaacki

Year Discovered – 2016
Size – 40 mm
Livable Temperature – ??? °F
pH Level – ???
Water Hardness Level – ???
Origin of Name – Named after Dr. Joachim Knaack, an aquarium enthusiast with over 6 decades of experience.

There isn’t much available info regarding the corydoras knaacki.

Corydoras Lacerdai

Year Discovered – 1995
Size – 55 mm
Livable Temperature – 68 – 77°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – Named after Marco T. Lacerda.

Corydoras Lacrimostigmata

Year Discovered – 2014
Size – The biggest known specie is 34.3 mm
Livable Temperature – ??? °F
pH Level – ???
Water Hardness Level – ???
Origin of Name – The name is a combination of two Latin words meaning ‘tear marks’ due to the tear-like pattern on the fish.

Corydoras Lamberti

Year Discovered – 1986
Size – 38 mm
Livable Temperature – 71.6 – 78.8°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – Named after Mr. Lambertus van Tuijl.

Corydoras Latus

Year Discovered – 1924
Size – 52 mm
Livable Temperature – 71.6 – 78.8°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – The name of the fish describes it, which means wide/broad.

Corydoras Leopardus

Year Discovered – 1933
Size – 75 mm
Livable Temperature – 68 – 77°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – The translation of the name is leopard because of the appearance.

Corydoras Leucomelas (False Spotted Catfish)

Year Discovered – 1942
Size – 45 – 55 mm
Livable Temperature – 77 – 79.7°F
pH Level – 5.6 – 7.0
Water Hardness Level –
Origin of Name – The definition of the term stands for ‘white and black,’ which describes the appearance of the fish.

Corydoras Longipinnis

Year Discovered – 2007
Size – 61 mm
Livable Temperature – ??? °F
pH Level – ???
Water Hardness Level – ???
Origin of Name – The name of this fish stands for ‘long fins.’

Corydoras Loretoensis

Year Discovered – 1986
Size – 50 mm
Livable Temperature – 72 – 77°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 7.2
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – This fish was named after Loreto Province, a location in Peru where this specie was discovered.

Corydoras Loxozonus

Year Discovered – 1983
Size – 55 mm
Livable Temperature – 70 – 75°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 7.2
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – A combination of two words ‘loxos’ and ‘zona.’ Together, they mean a slanting belt, which is referring to the color on its body.

Corydoras Lymnades

Year Discovered – 2013
Size – 30 mm
Livable Temperature – ??? °F
pH Level – ???
Water Hardness Level – ???
Origin of Name – Lymnades are known as tiny Goblin-related creatures in Ancient Greek.

There isn’t enough information about the corydoras lymnades at the moment.

Corydoras Maculifer (Dotted Corydoras)

Year Discovered – 1971
Size – 55 mm
Livable Temperature – 77 – 80.6°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – This name is mixed with ‘macula’ and ‘ferre.’ This stands for many spots to bear, according to the appearance.

Corydoras Mamore

Year Discovered – 2002
Size – 50 mm
Livable Temperature – ??? °F
pH Level – ???
Water Hardness Level – ???
Origin of Name – The name originated from the name of the river this fish was discovered in. (Mamore River)

Corydoras Melanistius (Bluespotted Corydoras)

Year Discovered – 1912
Size – 57 mm
Livable Temperature – 71.6 – 78.8°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – This name is a combination of two terms ‘melan’ and ‘histion.’ This describes the blackfin of the fish.

Corydoras Melanotaenia (Green Gold Catfish)

Year Discovered – 1912
Size – 60 mm
Livable Temperature – 68 – 73.4°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 7.2
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – The name stands for the black ribbon because of the black stripes running down this corydoras’ body.

Corydoras Melini (Bandit Corydoras)

Year Discovered – 1930
Size – 40 – 50 mm
Livable Temperature – 68 – 79°F
pH Level – 4.0 – 7.0
Water Hardness Level – 18 – 90 ppm
Origin of Name – Named after Douglas Melin, a Swedish herpetologist.

Corydoras Metae (Masked Corydoras)

Year Discovered – 1914
Size – 40 – 50 mm
Livable Temperature – 68 – 79°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 7.5
Water Hardness Level – 90 – 215 ppm
Origin of Name – Named after a location in Colombia. (Rio Meta)

Corydoras Micracanthus

Year Discovered – 1912
Size – 50 mm
Livable Temperature – 71.6 – 78.8°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – ???

Corydoras Microcephalus

Year Discovered – 1842
Size – 70 mm
Livable Temperature – 59 – 77°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 7.5
Water Hardness Level – ???
Origin of Name – The term ‘palea’ is Latin which means parts of metal foil.

Corydoras Multimaculatus

Year Discovered – 1907
Size – 40 mm
Livable Temperature – 71.6 – 78.8°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – The name means ‘many spots’ which describes the specie.

Corydoras Nanus

Year Discovered – 1967
Size – 50 mm
Livable Temperature – 71.6 – 78.8°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – The definition of its name is dwarf due to its appearance.

Corydoras Napoensis

Year Discovered – 1986
Size – 50 mm
Livable Temperature – 72 – 79°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 7.4
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – Named after a place in Ecuador where the specie was found.

Corydoras Narcissus

Year Discovered – 1980
Size – 75 mm
Livable Temperature – 73.4 – 77°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 7.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – Named after Narkissos who is the son of a river god.

Corydoras Nattereri (Blue Corydoras)

Year Discovered – 1876
Size – 65 mm
Livable Temperature – 68 – 73.4°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – Named after Johan Natterer.

Corydoras Negro

Year Discovered – 2004
Size – 65 mm
Livable Temperature – °F
pH Level – ???
Water Hardness Level – ???
Origin of Name – The name came from Rio Negro where this corydoras was discovered.

Corydoras Nijsseni

Year Discovered – 1989
Size – 50 mm
Livable Temperature – 71.6 – 78.8°F
pH Level – ???
Water Hardness Level – ???
Origin of Name – Named after Dr. Han Nijssen.

Corydoras Noelkempffi

Year Discovered – 2004
Size – 65 mm
Livable Temperature – °F
pH Level – ???
Water Hardness Level – ???
Origin of Name – Named after Noel Kempff Mercado, a person who once defended wildlife.

Corydoras Oiapoquensis

Year Discovered – 1972
Size – 55 mm
Livable Temperature – 73.4 – 82.4°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – Named after a river where this specie was discovered.

Corydoras Ornatus

Year Discovered – 1976
Size – 70 mm
Livable Temperature – 73.4 – 78.8°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – The name of this fish means handsome, which describes the appearance of these corydoras.

Corydoras Orphnopterus

Year Discovered – 1970
Size – 70 mm
Livable Temperature – 68 – 75.2°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – Orphnos meaning dark and pteron meaning fin. This describes the specie as ‘dark fin’ as you can already see why.

Corydoras Ortegai

Year Discovered – 2007
Size – 40 mm
Livable Temperature – ??? °F
pH Level – ???
Water Hardness Level – ???
Origin of Name – This specie is named after Hernan Ortega Torres.

Corydoras Osteocarus

Year Discovered – 1951
Size – 46 mm
Livable Temperature – 71.6 – 77°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 7.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – The title of this specie originated from Greek, which stands for head and bone.

Corydoras Ourastigma

Year Discovered – 1972
Size – 65 mm
Livable Temperature – 75.2 – 78.8°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – Two combined terms ‘oura’ and ‘stigma,’ which means tail spot describing the specie.

Corydoras Oxyrhynchus

Year Discovered – 1967
Size – 50 mm
Livable Temperature – 71.6 – 78.8°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – The name describes this specie. ‘Oxys’ meaning sharp and ‘rhynchos’ meaning snout. This describes the specie as a sharp snout fish.

Corydoras Paleatus (Peppered Corydoras)

Year Discovered – 1842
Size – 70 mm
Livable Temperature – 59 – 77°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 7.5
Water Hardness Level – 5 – 19 dH
Origin of Name – ‘Palea’ is a Latin term signifying parts of metal foil.

Corydoras Panda (Panda Corydoras)

Year Discovered – 1971
Size – 50 mm
Livable Temperature – 71.6 – 77°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 7.4
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 12 dH
Origin of Name – This specie has similar colors to the panda, which explains the name.

Corydoras Pantanalensis

Year Discovered – 2001
Size – 80 mm
Livable Temperature – ??? °F
pH Level – ???
Water Hardness Level – ???
Origin of Name – Named after a location. (Pantanal)

Corydoras Paragua

Year Discovered – 2004
Size – 40 mm
Livable Temperature – ??? °F
pH Level – ???
Water Hardness Level – ???
Origin of Name – Named after Rio Paragua, which Is located in Bolivia where this corydoras was discovered.

Corydoras Parallelus

Year Discovered – 1993
Size – 60 mm
Livable Temperature – 75.2 – 80.6°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – The name describes the parallel lines on the fish.

Corydoras Pastazensis (Pastaza Corydoras)

Year Discovered – 1963
Size – 70 mm
Livable Temperature – °F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – Named after a location, Rio Pastaza, where this corydoras was discovered.

Corydoras Paucerna

Year Discovered – 2004
Size – 36 mm
Livable Temperature – ??? °F
pH Level – ???
Water Hardness Level – ???
Origin of Name – ???

No information is available at the moment for the corydoras paucerna.

Corydoras Petracinii

Year Discovered – 2010
Size – 36 mm
Livable Temperature – ??? °F
pH Level – ???
Water Hardness Level – ???
Origin of Name – This corydoras is named after Roberto Petracini, a fishkeeper.

Corydoras Pinheiroi

Year Discovered – 1995
Size – 65 mm
Livable Temperature – 77 – 82.4°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – This type of corydoras was named after Mario Pinheiro.

Corydoras Polystictus

Year Discovered – 1912
Size – 50 mm
Livable Temperature – 68 – 77°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 7.6
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – A combination of Greek words meaning ‘many spots,’ which describes the small spots on this type of corydoras.

Corydoras Potaroensis

Year Discovered – 1927
Size – 55 mm
Livable Temperature – 71.6 – 78.8°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – Named after this specie was discovered in Potaro River.

Corydoras Pulcher (Pretty Corydoras)

Year Discovered – 1973
Size – 65 mm
Livable Temperature – 69.8 – 75.2°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – The name of this fish means beautiful.

Corydoras Punctatus (Spotfin Corydoras)

Year Discovered – 1794
Size – 50 mm
Livable Temperature – 71.6 – 78.8°F
pH Level – 6.6 – 7.6
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – This specie’s name comes from the Latin term ‘puntactum,’ which stands for tiny holes and dots.

Corydoras Pygmaeus (Pygmy Corydoras)

Year Discovered – 1966
Size – 32 mm
Livable Temperature – 71.6 – 78.8°F
pH Level – 6.4 – 7.4
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – The name of this corydoras stands for dwarves.

Corydoras Rabauti (Rust Corydoras)

Year Discovered – 1941
Size – 55 mm
Livable Temperature – 73.4 – 77°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – Named after Auguste Rabaut.

Corydoras Reticulatus (Reticulated Corydoras)

Year Discovered – 1938
Size – 60 mm
Livable Temperature – 71.6 – 78.8°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – Reticalatus stands for net-like patterns, which describe the corydoras.

Corydoras Reynoldsi

Year Discovered – 1960
Size – 50 mm
Livable Temperature – 71.6 – 78.8°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – Named after John N. Reynolds.

Corydoras Robineae (Bannertail Catfish)

Year Discovered – 1983
Size – 70 mm
Livable Temperature – 69.8 – 78.8°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 7.5
Water Hardness Level – 15 dH
Origin of Name – This corydoras species was named after Robine Schwartz.

Corydoras Robustus

Year Discovered – 1980
Size – 90 mm
Livable Temperature – 71.6 – 78.8°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – The name of this species means robust.

Corydoras Sanchesi

Year Discovered – 1967
Size – 41 mm
Livable Temperature – 71.6 – 78.8°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – Named after Gijsbert Harry Sanches.

Corydoras Saramaccensis

Year Discovered – 1970
Size – 70 mm
Livable Temperature – 71.6 – 78.8°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – This species is named after a river where it was discovered. (Saramacca river)

Corydoras Sarareensis

Year Discovered – 1995
Size – 65 mm
Livable Temperature – °F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – Named after Rio Sarare where it was discovered.

Corydoras Schwartzi (Schwartz’s Catfish)

Year Discovered – 1963
Size – 70 mm
Livable Temperature – 71.6 – 75.2°F
pH Level – 6.5 – 7.8
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – Named after Mr. Schwartz.

Corydoras Semiaquilus

Year Discovered – 1964
Size – 80 mm
Livable Temperature – 71.6 – 78.8°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – Two terms combined (semi + aquilus) meaning half dark, which describes the fish.

Corydoras Septentrionalis

Year Discovered – 1940
Size – 60 mm
Livable Temperature – 71.6 – 78.8°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 7.5
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – The name is a Latin term, which stands for the north. This is because they’re discovered in the north of South America.

Corydoras Serratus

Year Discovered – 1995
Size – 65 mm
Livable Temperature – 71.6 – 78.8°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25
Origin of Name – The name of this species stands for a saw-like tooth, describing them.

Corydoras Seussi

Year Discovered – 1996
Size – 70 mm
Livable Temperature – 71.6 – 78.8°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – Named after Werner Seuss, an aquarium enthusiast.

Corydoras Similis

Year Discovered – 1991
Size – 60 mm
Livable Temperature – 69.8 – 80.6°F
pH Level – 5.6 – 7.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – This name is a Latin term, referring to the related colors to the ourastigma species.

Corydoras Simulatus

Year Discovered – 1970
Size – 70 mm
Livable Temperature – 68 – 77°F
pH Level – 6.2 – 6.4
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – The name of this fish means to copy due to the relations with the corydoras metae.

Corydoras Sipaliwini

Year Discovered – 1965
Size – 50 mm
Livable Temperature – 71.6 – 78.8°F
pH Level – ???
Water Hardness Level – ???
Origin of Name – The name comes from the Sipaliwini River, the location where this fish was discovered.

Corydoras Sodalis (False Network Catfish)

Year Discovered – 1986
Size – 60 mm
Livable Temperature – 71.6 – 78.8°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – The meaning of sodalis as a companion, which describes its similarities to the corydoras reticulatus.

Corydoras Solox

Year Discovered – 1983
Size – 70 mm
Livable Temperature – 71.6 – 78.8°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – The name describes the corydoras’ fin, which stands for bristly.

Corydoras Spectabilis

Year Discovered – 1999
Size – 70 mm
Livable Temperature – ??? °F
pH Level – ???
Water Hardness Level – ???
Origin of Name – The term of the name stands for ‘notable,’ which describes the fish as “notable appearance.”

Corydoras Spilurus (Pinkthroat Corydoras)

Year Discovered – 1926
Size – 55 mm
Livable Temperature – 71.6 – 78.8°F
pH Level – 6.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – The name is a combination of two terms (spilos + ours), which stands for spot and tail.

Corydoras Splendens (Emerald Catfish)

Year Discovered – 1855
Size – 61 mm
Livable Temperature – 71.6 – 82.4°F
pH Level – 5.8 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 30 dH
Origin of Name – ???

Corydoras Steindachneri (Parana Corydoras)

Year Discovered – 1973
Size – 50 mm
Livable Temperature – 71.6 – 78.8°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – Named after Franz Steindachner.

Corydoras Stenocephalus

Year Discovered – 1942
Size – 70 mm
Livable Temperature – 71.6 – 78.8°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – The name comes from a combination of two words (stenos + kephale), which stands for a narrow head.

Corydoras Sterbai

Year Discovered – 1962
Size – 65 mm
Livable Temperature – 75.2 – 82.4°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 7.6
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – Named after Gunther Sterba.

Corydoras Surinamensis

Year Discovered – 1970
Size – 51 mm
Livable Temperature – 71.6 – 77°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – Surinamensis is a country name where the corydoras was discovered.

Corydoras Sychri (Sychr’s Catfish)

Year Discovered – 1960
Size – 65 mm
Livable Temperature – 71.6 – 78.8°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – This corydoras was named after Al Sychr.

Corydoras Treitlii (Longsnout Corydoras)

Year Discovered – 1906
Size – 70 mm
Livable Temperature – 68 – 77°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – This corydoras was named after Mr. Treitl.

Corydoras Trilineatus (Threestripe Corydoras)

Year Discovered – 1872
Size – 55 mm
Livable Temperature – 60.8 – 77°F
pH Level – 5.8 – 7.2
Water Hardness Level – 5 – 19 dH
Origin of Name – The name’s definition is three lines, which describes the appearance of the corydoras.

Corydoras Tukano

Year Discovered – 2003
Size – 45 mm
Livable Temperature – ??? °F
pH Level – ???
Water Hardness Level – ???
Origin of Name – Named after an Indian tribe, the Tukano.

Corydoras Undulatus

Year Discovered – 1912
Size – 55 mm
Livable Temperature – 71.6 – 78.8°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – Undulatus means wave, which describes the corydoras’ pattern.

Corydoras Urucu

Year Discovered – 2009
Size – 28 mm
Livable Temperature – ??? °F
pH Level – ???
Water Hardness Level – ???
Origin of Name – Named after where it was founded.

Corydoras Virginiae

Year Discovered – 1993
Size – 60 mm
Livable Temperature – 71.6 – 78.8°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – Named after Virginia Schwartz.

Corydoras Vittatus

Year Discovered – 1971
Size – 60 mm
Livable Temperature – 71.6 – 77.8°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – The signature of this corydoras stands for ‘decorating with a ribbon’ because of the pattern on its body.

Corydoras Weitzmani (Twosaddle Corydoras)

Year Discovered – 1971
Size – 55 mm
Livable Temperature – 71.6 – 78.8°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – Named after Stanley Weitzman

Corydoras Xinguensis (Xingu Corydoras)

Year Discovered – 1972
Size – 50 mm
Livable Temperature – 71.6 – 78.8°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – Named after a location in Brazil where it was discovered. (Rio Xingu)

Corydoras Zygatus (Black Band Catfish

Year Discovered – 1942
Size – 70 mm
Livable Temperature – 60.8 – 77°F
pH Level – 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness Level – 2 – 25 dH
Origin of Name – Zygatus is a Greek term that stands for pair and team.

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