Skunk Corydoras and Similar Species
Corydoras arcuatus
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Corydoras metae
Corydoras metae
Key differences: C. metae also has a dark stripe, but it is typically straighter and runs more horizontally along the lateral line, often extending into the lower lobe of the caudal fin. The body coloration of C. metae can also be more yellowish or orange.
Corydoras melini
Corydoras melini
Key differences: C. melini has a similar dark stripe, but it is usually thicker and less arched, often appearing as a broad band. The stripe in C. melini typically starts behind the eye and extends to the caudal fin, sometimes with a distinct spot at the caudal fin base.
Corydoras davidsandsi
Corydoras davidsandsi
Key differences: C. davidsandsi has a dark stripe that is generally thinner and more broken, often appearing as a series of spots or a dashed line rather than a continuous arch. Its body color can also be more olive-brown.
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