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Aspidoras
rochai Ihering, 1907
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| Image
contributors to this species: |
| Ingo
Seidel
(1) R.
von Ihering, 1907 (1) |
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| Relevant
Information: |
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. As far as can be ascertained
this species has never been seen in the hobby. (2012). The first
specimen pictured is similar to the original description of several
light rounded spots on operculum and flanks although R.von Ihering
stated that he could not give a full description of the lecotype
and the paralectotype owing to the damage to the dorsal and caudal
fin which was completely missing as shown in the second image, which
is the Lecotype. This species has a colour pattern similar to A.
spilotus which
it is closely related. |
| Common
Name: |
None |
| Synonyms: |
None |
| Family: |
Callichthyidaemblycipitidae |
| Distribution: |
South
America: Brazil: Federal state Ceará, Fortaleza,
03° 45' S / 38°35'
W. Type Locality: Fortaleza, capital of State of
Ceará, Brazil. |
| Size:
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4.0cm (1¾ins) |
| Temp: |
21-25°C
(69-77°F) |
| p.H. |
6.0-7.2. |
| Reference: |
ScotCat Article:
The Genus Aspidoras.
Nijssen & Isbrücker; 1976, The South American
Plated Catfish Genus Aspidoras, R. von Ihering,1907. |
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