deposit her egg, usually on plants near the substrate, particularly on the underside of the leaves but can also be found on the aquarium glass and decor. Eggs are rarely placed on the top of the leaves or close to the water surface. The spawning male will protect the female from other males attempting to spawn with her. See also List of freshwater aquarium fish species References External links Photos from Fishbase Corydoras Taxa named by Stanley Howard Weitzman Fish described in 1960