How to Identify Albino Corydoras

To identify Albino Corydoras (Corydoras aeneus (Albino)), look at these key features.

Physical Characteristics

Body shape

compressed

Coloration

Uniformly pale white to pinkish-white body with characteristic red or pink eyes. The lack of melanin is the defining feature.

Scale type

none

Mouth position

inferior

Distinctive features

Amelanistic (albino) coloration, Red/pink eyes, Two pairs of sensory barbels around the mouth, Armored body plates (scutes)

Dorsal fin

Single dorsal fin, typically with one spine and 7-8 soft rays. The spine can be locked for defense.

Tail fin

Forked caudal fin.

Pectoral fin

Pectoral fins with a strong, serrated spine that can be locked for defense or used for 'walking' on the substrate.

Distinctive fins

Adipose fin present, typical of callichthyid catfishes.

Identification Tips

1. 1

   Coloration

   The most obvious identifier is the pale white to pinkish body and red eyes, distinguishing it from all other Corydoras species and color morphs.

2. 2

   Body Shape

   Typical Corydoras body shape: flattened ventral surface, arched dorsal profile, and armored plates.

3. 3

   Barbels

   Presence of two pairs of prominent barbels around the mouth, used for foraging in the substrate.

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