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 of Ancistrus
looks very much like its close relative from the Scleromystax
genera. It was reputedly shipped in with S.
lacerdai
in 1998 but has never been seen since.
Common
Name:
None
Synonyms:
None
Family:
Callichthyidaemblycipitidae
Distribution:
South
America: Brazil : Espírito Santo, Córrego
Chumbado, estrada de Linhares (19°22’S, 40°04’W)
a São Mateus (18° 44’S, 39°53’W),
município de Linhares.
Size:
4cm
( 1½ins)
Temp:
22-24°C
(71-75°F)
p.H.
6.5-7.2.
References:
ScotCat Article:
The Genus Aspidoras. ScotCat Article: Observations of Three Species
of the Genus Corydoras.
