The Aspidoras
genera differ from Corydoras by their different behaviour
such as their swimming habits. The eyes are smaller, body smaller
and a smaller head shape in Aspidoras compared with Corydoras.
Aspidoras posses a duel fontanel bone structure in the skull
whereas Corydoras have only the one larger fontanel. Aquarium
Care: Best kept in groups of six or more and
are best housed with small fishes that are not aggressive. Provide
a planted area in the tank for cover and include a soft substrate
such as sand or small rounded gravel. Diet: Flake,
tablet foods, small live and frozen foods. Remarks:
Many species of Aspidoras are difficult to tell apart unless
there is catchment information available.
Common
Name:
None
Synonyms:
None
Family:
Callichthyidaemblycipitidae
Distribution:
South
America: Brazil : Goiás, Rio Tocantins system, Corrego
Vermelho into Rio das Almas, tributary of Rio Maranhão, about
15°S, 49°30’W.
