Albino Corydoras and Similar Species
Corydoras aeneus (variété albinos)
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Open the appSeveral fish can be confused with Albino Corydoras. Here are the key differences.
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Bronze Corydoras
Corydoras aeneus
Key differences: The wild-type Bronze Corydoras has a bronze, greenish-brown, or olive body coloration, often with a metallic sheen and sometimes a darker stripe along the lateral line. It has dark eyes, unlike the red eyes of the albino variety.
Peppered Corydoras
Corydoras paleatus
Key differences: The Peppered Corydoras has a mottled, grey-green body with dark spots and blotches, providing camouflage. It has dark eyes and a different pattern compared to the uniformly pale albino.
Panda Corydoras
Corydoras panda
Key differences: Panda Corydoras are smaller and have a distinct black mask over their eyes, a black dorsal fin, and a black spot at the base of the caudal fin, contrasting with their pale body. The albino lacks these specific dark markings.
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