Where Does Albino Corydoras Live?

Albino Corydoras lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Albino Corydoras

Water type

freshwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow, slow-moving waters, often near the bottom.

Environment

In its wild-type form (Corydoras aeneus), it inhabits a wide range of freshwater environments including rivers, streams, ponds, and flooded areas. It prefers soft substrates like sand or mud, with dense vegetation and leaf litter. The albino form is exclusively captive-bred.

Geographic range

The wild-type Corydoras aeneus is native to a vast area of South America, including Trinidad and Tobago, Venezuela, Colombia, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Argentina. The albino form is globally distributed through the aquarium trade.

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