Corydoras axelrodi (Corydoras d'Axelrod)

Small solid catfish and stocky covered with bone plates. The dorsal and pectoral fins are armed with formidable thorny rays. Annex breathing system (intestinal). Corydoras Axelrodi presents a general gray to coppery coloring according to its origin. It is characterized by a brown side line starting behind the gills and going as far as the base of the caudal fin. The back is also highlighted with brown. The sides of the species can also have several more or less long horizontal lines this time made up of a series of brown speckles. A brown vertical strip crosses the eye.

Corydoras Axelrodi is an aquarium fish commonly known as Corydoras of Axelrod or Corydoras of the Amazon. It is a small fish from South America, especially from the Amazon region.

Corydoras Axelrodi has a side compressed body, with a flat head and a lower mouth. Its color is generally gray-green, with black transverse strips on the body and fins. The caudal fin is often clearer than the rest of the body. Males tend to be a little smaller and thinner than females, with more developed ventral fins.

Corydoras Axelrodi is a gregarious fish, which means that it likes to live in a group with other fish from its species. It is also peaceful and can coexist without problem with other peaceful aquarium species. However, it is important to provide him with an aquarium large enough to accommodate a group of fish, with plants and hiding places so that they can hide and rest.

Corydoras Axelrodi is an omnivorous fish that feeds mainly on small invertebrates such as worms and crustaceans, as well as plants and algae. In the aquarium, it can be nourished with flakes, pellets or living foods such as artemias and daphnia. It is important to provide him with a varied diet to ensure good health.

Corydoras Axelrodi is a robust and easy -to -keep fish in aquarium, making it a popular choice for beginners in aquarophilia. It is also popular with aquarium enthusiasts thanks to its interesting behavior and attractive appearance.

Little apparent, females are more massive than their companions. The ventral fins are more developed in the first. Very little colorful but very useful fish because it is a very good grazer of algae.

Does not seem to have been successful but should logically be similar to that of other species of the genus. It must also be said that Corydoras are rather considered to be cleaners. Therefore rare fact are the aquariophiles that make every effort to obtain their reproduction.