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Scleromystax
salmacis Britto & Reis, 2005
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Scleromystax salmacis,
has colouration similar to that of S.
macropterus, differing from that species mainly by
the absence of a black spot on the base of the median caudal-fin
rays, and transverse blotches along the body more irregular
than those in S. macropterus. In addition to differences
in colouration and external and osteological characters, the
new species differs from S. barbatus
and S. prionotos by its
more rounded snout. The new taxon is also distinguished from
its congeners by the presence of a single perforated dorsolateral
body plate, similar to the condition found in some Aspidoras
species, orientation of the ventral keel of the scapulocoracoid,
and by the absence of sexually dimorphic features. Aquarium
Care: As with most members of the Callichthyidae
they are peaceful. The Scleromystax genera
are good additions to "cool water" aquarium set ups
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. Remarks:
In this genus the males can be somewhat territorial when in
breeding mode. |
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Family: |
Callichthyidae |
Distribution: |
Brazil: Brazil,
Santa Catarina, Praia Grande, arroio Molha Coco in Vila Rosa
nearly 5.5 km northwest from Praia Grande. |
Size: |
Male: 5.5 cm (2¼ins) Female:
6.5cm (2¾ins) |
Temp: |
19-24°C (65-75°F) |
p.H. |
6.0 -7.2. |
Reference: |
www.corydorasworld.com
Britto, M.R. and R.E. Reis, 2005. A new Scleromystax
species (Siluriformes: Callichthyidae) from coastal rivers of
Southern Brazil. Neotrop. Ichthyol. 3(4):481-488. |
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