C096 Cory (Hoplisoma sp. C096)

An attractively marked and larger growing species of Cory with a distinctive tall dorsal fin, the C096 Cory is found in remote areas of the upper and middle Amazon and its tributaries in Peru, and is very similar in overall appearance to Hoplisoma armatus found in and around the same regions. Like all Corydoras, they are an active schooling species and will do best in groups of 5 or more in the aquarium. Due to their larger adult size, this species makes a great bottom feeder and dither fish for some medium to large Central and South American Cichlids.