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

Benthic (bottom-dwelling), typically found in shallow areas of rivers and streams.

Environment

In the wild, Corydoras aeneus inhabits slow-moving rivers, streams, and tributaries, often with soft, sandy or muddy bottoms, dense vegetation, and leaf litter. The albino variety is exclusively captive-bred and does not exist in the wild.

Geographic range

The wild-type Corydoras aeneus is native to a wide range across South America, including Trinidad, Venezuela, Colombia, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, and Argentina. The albino variety is globally distributed through the aquarium trade.

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