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: 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:Aspidoras menezesi is fairly uncommon in the hobby and
the species that have/where imported as such are probably A.
taurus
from the
Mato Grosso State. Many species of
Aspidoras are difficult to tell apart unless there is catchment
information available.
Common
Name:
Menezes's
Aspidoras
Synonyms:
None
Family:
Callichthyidaemblycipitidae
Distribution:
South
America: Brazil : Ceará, Rio Granjeiro at Crato,
07°10’S, 39°25’W, tributary on left bank
of Rio Salgado.
Size:
5.0cm (2ins)
Temp:
22-24°C
(71-75°F)
p.H.
6.0-7.0.
Reference:
ScotCat Factsheet
no. 37. July 1999 ScotCat Article: The Genus Aspidoras.
