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
raimundi 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:
Raimundi's
Aspidoras
Synonyms:
Corydoras
raimundi
Family:
Callichthyidaemblycipitidae
Distribution:
South
America: Brazil : Maranhão, at mouth of brook emptying
into Rio Parnaíba at Alto Parnaíba (formerly Victoria),
09°08’S, 45°56’W.
