Corydoras fulleri facts for kids

Corydoras fulleri is a type of small, peaceful tropical freshwater fish. It belongs to a group of fish called catfish, specifically the Corydoras family. This fish was once known by the names C116 or C115. You can find Corydoras fulleri in South America, living in rivers in Peru. It prefers warm water, usually between 22 and 26 degrees Celsius (72 to 79 degrees Fahrenheit).

What Does Corydoras fulleri Look Like?

Corydoras fulleri has some special features that make it unique. It has two small openings, called pores, near its eyes. It also has three rows of teeth on a special plate in its mouth. At the corner of its mouth, there's a small, soft flap of skin. This fish has a pointed snout and a slightly curved head shape. Male Corydoras fulleri can grow up to about 7 centimeters (2.8 inches) long. Females are a little bigger, reaching around 7.5 centimeters (3 inches).

What Does Corydoras fulleri Eat?

This fish is not picky about its food! Corydoras fulleri likes to eat many different things it finds at the bottom of rivers. Its diet includes worms, small crabs or shrimp, and insects. It also eats some plant material.

Why Is It Called Corydoras fulleri?

The name Corydoras fulleri was given to honor a person named Ian A. Fuller. Ian Fuller is an expert on Corydoras catfish. He owns a website called Corydoras World, which is a great place to learn all about these interesting fish.

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In Spanish: Corydoras fulleri para niños