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Scleromystax virgulatus Nijssen & Isbrücker, 1980

Image contributors to this species:

Ingo Seidel (1) Hans-Georg Evers (1)

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Relevant Information:

Was in the Aspidoras genera untill proven to be a Scleromystax species. 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: Sometimes the males of Scleromystax species can get aggressive to other males so maybe one male to a group may be the best way to go if there are conflicts in the aquarium. As with most members of the Callichthyidae they are peaceful although the males can get very territorial. 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: Still found in most online sources as Aspidors virgulatus.

Common Name:

None

Synonyms:

None

Family:

Callichthyidae

Distribution:

South America: Brazil, Espírito Santo, Córrego Chumbado, estrada de Linhares (19°22’S, 40°04’W) a São Mateus (18° 44’S, 39°53’W), município de Linhares.

Size:

Male: 4.0cm (1½ins) Female: 4.5cm (1¾ins)

Temp:

22-24°C (71-75°F)

p.H.

6.5-7.2.

Reference:

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: Observations of Three Species of the Genus Corydoras.
www.corydorasworld.com

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Scleromystax virgulatus

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