Scientific name:
Corydoras delphax
Family:
Callichthyidae
Kingdom:
Animalia
Order:
Siluriformes
Origin:
Inírida River and upper Orinoco River basin in Colombia.
Lifespan in the aquarium:
5 years
Adult size:
2.36 inches (6 centimetres)
Distinctive features:
The base colour is cream. They have round dark spots across the flanks. They also have a black band down across the eyes and the dorsal fin is also dark. There is a dark spot beneath the dorsal fin. They also have golden-yellow eyes.
Tips from the breeder:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
Avoiding aquarium mates that are too large or aggressive.