Aspidoras
sp. (C118)
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| Image
contributors to this species: |
| Hans-Georg
Evers
(1) Graham Ramsay (1) |
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| Relevant
Information: |
The
differences are noted here between the Aspidoras
and Corydoras genera. Eye: very small in Aspidoras
small in Corydoras. Body shape: smaller size and
body shape in Aspidoras compared to the much more bulkier
Corydoras. Head: smaller head shape in Aspidoras
compared with Corydoras. Aspidoras posses a duel fontanel
bone structure in skull whereas Corydoras have only the one
larger fontanel. |
| Common
Name: |
C118
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| Synonyms: |
None |
| Family: |
Callichthyidaemblycipitidae |
| Distribution: |
South
America: Brazil |
| Size:
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4.5cm (
1¾ins) Male; 5.0cm (2ins) Female |
| Temp: |
22-25°C
(71-77°F) |
| p.H. |
6.5-7.2. |
| Reference |
ScotCat Article:
Article no.48: The
Genus Aspidoras |
