Aspidoras albater Nijssen & Isbrücker, 1976


Aspidoras cf. albater, aquarium specimen. Image courtesy Hans-Georg Evers

Distribution: Brazil, Est. Goiás, Rio Tocantins near São J0ão da Alianca, Rio Tocantins system.

Etymology:
Lat. albus, white; ater, black.

Size:
The largest specimen collected measures 35.6 mm SL. Aquarium specimens reach 40.0 mm SL.

Notes: Bred under aquarium conditions


Aspidoras cf. albater aquarium specimen. Image courtesy Frank Falcone

Captive conditions:
pH:
6.8
dGH:
8
KH:
2
Temperature: 72ºF (22.2C).
Fauna:

Habitat details: