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:
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: Estado do Mato Grosso, small tributary
of Rio Culuene, km 86 of Paranatinga - Canarana road, Rio
Xingú basin, 14°00’S, 54°38’W.
