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Scleromystax lacerdai (Hieronimus, 1995) |
Image contributors to this species: |
Adrian Payne (1) Allan James (5) Jim Makin (1) |
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Lineage: All Scleromystax species belong to Lineage 3 and would remain as Scleromystax (Günther, 1864) with the designated type species of Scleromystax barbatus. 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. As this is a small species of Scleromystax you can house them in smaller tanks. The males do not fight or quarrel as do the larger members of this genera. Diet: As with other members of the Corydoradinae they relish tablet and a 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: |
Baianinho Cory, C015 |
Synonyms: |
Corydoras lacerdai |
Family: |
Callichthyidae |
Distribution: |
South America: Brazil; Ribeira da Terra Firme River, Bahia |
Size: |
Male: 5.0cm (2ins) Female: 5.5cm (2¼ins) |
Temp: |
22-25°C (71-77°F) |
p.H. |
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6.0-7.2. |
Reference: |
Alexandrou, Markos
& Taylor, Martin. (2011). Evolution,
ecology and taxonomy of the Corydoradinae revisited. |
Family: Callichthyidae Back to Ident-A-Cat Click on Thumbnails |
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lacerdai Female |
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lacerdai Male surrounded by Daphnia |
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lacerdai Eggs-1.8mm |
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lacerdai One month old |
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lacerdai Male |
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lacerdai Female |
 Scleromystax
lacerdai Fry-9 days old |
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