Ornate Corydoras, scientifically known as the Corydoras ornatus, is a freshwater fish that belongs to the Corydoradinae subfamily within the Callichthyidae family.
These fish inhabit the tropical regions in South America. They primarily feed on worms, insects, benthic crustaceans, and plants.
Ornate corydoras are popular for their beautiful appearance which has made this species commercially important in the aquarium trade industry.
Ornate Corydoras Interesting Facts
- Ornate corydoras belongs to the family Callichthyidae and is a tropical freshwater fish found in South America.
- It can grow up to 1.9 inches (4.9 centimeters) long and lives in water with an ideal temperature range of 73°F to 79°F (23°C to 26°C)), pH of 6.0 to 8 .0, and water hardness of 2 to 25 dH.
- This fish feeds on worms, insects, crustaceans, and plants.
- They lays eggs in dense vegetation for safety as adult fish do not guard them.
Ornate Corydoras Habitat
Ornate corydoras are found in the Lower Tapajós River basin in Brazil.
These fish live in freshwater and like to stay close to the bottom.
They prefer warm water with temperatures ranging from 73°F to 79°F (23°C to 26°C). Their ideal water pH range is between 6.0 to 8.0 and their dH range is 2 to 25.
| Water Temperature: | 73°F to 79°F (23°C to 26°C) |
| Water pH: | 6.0 to 8.0 pH |
| Water Hardness: | 2 to 25 dH |
Ornate Corydoras Physical Characteristics
Size: 1.9 inches (4.9 centimeters)
Ornate corydoras can grow up to a maximum length of 1.9 inches (4.9 centimeters) in length.
This is measured using the standard length method, which measures from the tip of the snout to the end of the tail base.
Ornate Corydoras Reproduction
Female ornate corydoras reproduces by holding 2 to 4 eggs between her pelvic fins (the area near the back of her belly).
Male fish fertilizes the eggs for about half a minute.
After that, the female swims to a suitable place in the water where she can stick the sticky eggs.
This happens over and over again until around 100 eggs have been fertilized and attached.
Ornate Corydoras Scientific Classification
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Siluriformes |
| Family: | Callichthyidae |
| Genus: | Corydoras |
| Scientific Name: | Corydoras ornatus |
| Also Known As: | Ornate Corydoras |
| Conservation Status: | Unknown |