Peppered Cory
Description
of the Peppered Cory
The Peppered Cory is also known as the Pepper Cory. Unlike most species of catfish, it is active during the day.
It is an ideal tropical aquarium fish for the beginner, a hardy
and peaceful species, it eats
leftover food which sinks to the bottom of the tank making it a
very useful addition to a community tank. It is important that the substrate is sand as the Cory's
sensitive barbels will get damaged on a gravel substrate.
Profile of
the Peppered Cory
This
Profile contains interesting facts and information about the
Peppered Cory species.
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Size: Up to 6cm
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Fish Tank
conditions:
Temp 20 to 26 Degrees. PH 6.0 to 7.0
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Diet / Feeding:
Algae Wafers, Frozen or Dried Food
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Temperament:
Peaceful, keep in groups of at least six
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Habitat: Sandy
River / Stream Beds
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Behaviour: Good
Community Fish
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Range: Brazil, Uruguay.
Amazon River Basin
Scientific
Classification of the Peppered Cory
Definition: Scientific
classification, or biological classification, is how biologists
group and categorize species of organisms with shared physical
characteristics. Scientific classification belongs to the
science of taxonomy.
Interesting Facts and Information -
How do you identify
the sex of a Peppered Cory?
The males and females of many fish species have different colors
or different shaped bodies. But there are also other fish
species where there is no visible difference. Its sometimes
tricky being an ichthyologist!
Interesting Facts and Information - Why are Peppered Cory slimy?
Peppered Cory secrete a type of mucus, or slime, from their skin.
This slime provides protection against parasites and infections
and helps the Peppered Cory to move through
the water faster. Some fish species also release
toxins in their slime which ward off enemy attacks. Other fish
species use their slime to feed their young.
Interesting Facts and Information -
Why do Peppered Cory have gills?
Gills enable the Peppered Cory to breathe. Gills consist of thin
sheets of tissue containing blood vessels. As water passes over
the gills oxygen is absorbed into the blood stream Carbon
dioxide passes out into the water. The gills are protected by a
large bony plate called an operculum. Some fish species however
have lungs and breathe air.
Interesting Facts and Information -
Why do the Peppered Cory have fins?
A fin is an external appendage or "limb" of a fish. Fins are
used for directing, stabilizing, or propelling the different
fish species in water. Numbers of fins vary between fish
species, but there are usually seven. Each of the fins on a fish
are designed to perform a specific function:
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Dorsal fins - The
dorsal fin is located on the backs of fishes. The Peppered Cory
has Dorsal fins to lend stability in swimming.
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Ventral fins. The
ventral fin is located on the pelvic area of fishes. The
Peppered Cory
has Ventral fins to lend stability in swimming.
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Caudal fins. The
Caudal fin is located on the tail area of fishes. The Peppered Cory
has Caudal fins to propel through the water.
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Pectoral fins. The
Pectoral fin is located on the breast area of fishes. The
Peppered Cory
has Pectoral fins to for locomotion and side to
side movement
Interesting Facts and Information about
Peppered Cory
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