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Allan James (1) Adrian Taylor (2) Steven Milne (1)

The exact locality in Brazil is not known at the present time (Jan. 2005). Similar to A. menezesi. There is also an albino variety of this species. The differences are noted here between the Aspidoras and Corydoras genera. The eyes are very small in Aspidoras compared to small in Corydoras. Smaller size and body shape in Aspidoras compared to the much more bulkier Corydoras. 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. Many species of Aspidoras are difficult to tell apart unless there is catchment information available. Lineage: All Aspidoras belong to Lineage 2 with the exception of A. pauciradiatus which will prove to be a Corydoras and if a revision is carried out will be Gastrodermus (Cope, 1878) and a member of Lineage 5 alongside members of the "elegans group". Aquarium Care: 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: C125 and CW119 have both been proved to be Aspidoras raimundi. Many species of Aspidoras are difficult to tell apart unless there is area catchment information available.

C125

None

Callichthyidae

South America: Brazil.

Male: 3.5cm (1½ins) Female: 4.0cm (1¾ins)

22-25°C (71-77°F)

6.5-7.2.

Alexandrou, Markos & Taylor, Martin. (2011). Evolution, ecology and taxonomy of the Corydoradinae revisited.
Ian A. M. Fuller & Hans-Georg Evers (2011). Identifying Corydoradinae Catfish Supplement 1. Ian Fuller Enterprises.
ScotCat Article: The Genus Aspidoras.