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Aspidoras sp. (C037)

Image contributors to this species:

Hans-Georg Evers (1)

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Relevant Information:

This could be the species that was being bred by a North of England aquarist which ultimately led to the "Gold" Aspidoras . 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. 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.

Common Name:

Species Goiás, C037

Synonyms:

None

Family:

Callichthyidae

Distribution:

South America: Brazil, Goiás, Rio Tesouras (tributary of Rio Peixe).

Size:

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

Temp:

22-25°C (71-77°F)

p.H.

6.5-7.2.

Reference:

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

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Aspidoras sp. (C037)

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