{"product_id":"albino-pygmy-corydoras-corydoras-pygmaeus-albino","title":"Albino Pygmy Corydoras (Corydoras pygmaeus 'Albino') Small","description":"\u003cdiv aria-label=\"Sent by Copilot: The **Pygmy Corydoras** (*Corydoras pygmaeus*), also known as the **pygmy catfish**, is a tropical freshwater fish. It belongs to the subfamily **Corydoradinae** within the family **Callichthyidae**. These tiny fish are native to South America, specifically found in the **Madeira River basin** in Brazil[^2^]. Here are some key points about them:\n\n- **Appearance**: Pygmy Cory Catfish have a unique teardrop-shaped body with a large head. They sport a thick black stripe running from their snout to their caudal fin, along with a metallic silvery sheen. Their bellies are white, and males and females look nearly identical, with females being slightly larger[^1^].\n- **Size**: These fish are truly pint-sized, with an average length of about **one inch**. Rarely, they may grow up to **1.3 inches** under excellent care[^1^].\n- **Lifespan**: Pygmy Corys have a relatively short lifespan, living for approximately **three years** on average[^1^].\n\nIf you're considering keeping them as pets, make sure to provide a well-decorated environment and companionship, as they are shoaling fish that thrive with like-minded tank mates[^1^]. 🐟🌿\" aria-description=\"\" class=\"content user-select-text\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"entity-image-top\" class=\"ac-container ac-adaptiveCard has-image\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ac-textBlock\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlbino Pygmy Corydoras\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eCorydoras pygmaeus 'Albino'\u003c\/em\u003e) is a rare and charming nano catfish, ideal for peaceful community aquariums and aquascaped setups. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"speciesoverview\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cem\u003eCorydoras pygmaeus\u003c\/em\u003e (Albino variant)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e: Albino Pygmy Corydoras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2–2.5 cm (0.75–1 inch) adult size \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3–5 years \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColoration\u003c\/strong\u003e: Soft pinkish-white body with \u003cstrong\u003ered eyes\u003c\/strong\u003e, typical of albino traits \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"naturalhabitat\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Captive-bred variant; 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