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. This species is closely
related to A.
rochai.
Common
Name:
Spotted
Aspidoras
Synonyms:
None
Family:
Callichthyidaemblycipitidae
Distribution:
South
America: Coastal rivers in Ceará State, Brazil.
Type locality: Brazil, Est. Ceará, Riacho
dos Macacos, tributary of Rio Acaráu.
