Lyretail Corydoras and Similar Species
Corydoras metae
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Panda Corydoras
Corydoras panda
Key differences: C. panda has distinct black patches over the eyes, on the dorsal fin, and at the base of the caudal fin, lacking the prominent diagonal body band of C. metae.
Adolfo's Corydoras
Corydoras adolfoi
Key differences: C. adolfoi has a bright orange patch on the top of its head and a black stripe along the upper flank, but lacks the diagonal body band of C. metae.
Black-banded Corydoras
Corydoras melini
Key differences: C. melini also has a diagonal black band, but it typically runs from the dorsal fin base to the lower caudal peduncle, and its eye stripe is often less pronounced or absent compared to C. metae. The body shape can also be subtly different.
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