Corydoras similis 紫羅蘭鼠

C. similis - (Smudge Spot Cory) availability is limited but not rare as they are now wider breeded. However i am not sure whether is from fish farms or hobbyists.

Similar looking species are C. guapore , C. caudimaculatus , C. ourastigma  and C. spectabilis.

For C. caudimaticulous, the blotch is better defined at the caudal and of taller body variety instead of the slender smudged blotch of C. similis.

Left photo, the pinkish cheek made them so adorable.



Bottom photo, a pair of C. similis in a planted tank setup.

Cory
22nd April 2012