Pygmy Corydoras and Similar Species
Corydoras pygmaeus
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Open the appSeveral fish can be confused with Pygmy Corydoras. Here are the key differences.
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Salt and Pepper Corydoras
Corydoras habrosus
Key differences: C. habrosus is slightly larger and has a more mottled, 'salt and pepper' pattern rather than a distinct lateral stripe. It also tends to be more benthic.
Dwarf Corydoras
Corydoras hastatus
Key differences: C. hastatus is similar in size and schooling behavior but possesses a distinct black spot at the base of the caudal fin, often with a lighter, iridescent patch above it, which C. pygmaeus lacks.
Venezuelan Pygmy Corydoras
Corydoras venezuelanus
Key differences: While sometimes confused due to 'pygmy' in common names, C. venezuelanus is a distinct species, typically larger and with different coloration patterns, often exhibiting orange or reddish hues, and is not a true 'pygmy' in the same sense as C. pygmaeus.
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