Scleromystax
macropterus (Regan, 1913)
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| Adrian
Payne
(1) Julian
Dignall
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| Relevant
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Males develop an extended
dorsal fin and pectoral spines and sexually mature males sport bristles
on the cheeks. Similar markings as Corydoras
paleatus. Becoming rare now in exports. As
with all Scleromystax species they will fare better in
cooler temperatures. Aquarium Care: As with most
members of the Callichthyidae they are peaceful
and good additions to the larger "cool water" aquarium
set up with maybe other cool water fish such as White Cloud Mountain
Minnows and other fish that are comfortable with a temperature around
the 70°f (21.5°c) mark. Diet: As with other
members of the Corydoradinae they relish tablet and good quality
flake food with frozen bloodworm a firm favourite. They are also
keen on chopped earthworms and other worm foods such as white worm
used sparingly, and grindal worm. |
| Common
Name: |
High-fin
Corydoras |
| Synonyms: |
Corydoras
bertoni, Corydoras macropterus |
| Family: |
Callichthyidaemblycipitidae |
| Distribution: |
South
America:
Coastal rivers of Brazil from São Paulo to Santa Catarina
States, and some tributaries of the upper Paraná River. Type
Locality: Brazil; Paraná,
Paranaguá (25°32’S, 48°36’W). |
| Size:
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7cm ( 2¾ins) |
| Temp: |
20-24°C
(67-75°F) |
| p.H. |
6.0 -7.5. |
| Reference: |
ScotCat Factsheet
no. 125. Nov. 2006.
Reis, R.E. 2003 Callichthyidae (Armored catfishes).
p. 291-309. In: R.E. Reis, S.O. Kullander and C.J. Ferraris, Jr.
(eds.) Checklist of the Freshwater Fishes of South and Central America.
Porto Alegre: EDIPUCRS, Brasil. |
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Family: Callichthyidae
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