Corydoras coriatae

Corydoras coriatae the hermit cory, is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the subfamily Corydoradinae, the corys, of the family Callichthyidae, the armoured catfishes. This species is restricted to Peru.

Distribution

It is endemic to the Ucayali River basin in Peru.

Etymology

The fish is named in honor of Nery Coriat, a supplier of aquarium fishes from Peru who has worked in the Peruvian fish business for the past 25 years and has contributed a great deal to the business.