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: Aspidoras
lakoi is fairly uncommon in the hobby but as with all of this
genus they are 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 : Pequeno córrego na floresta do
Grotão, Fazenda da Cachoeira, Município de Passos,
Estado de Minas Gerais.
