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By kind permission of  S&C Aquatics, Stanley

Aspidoras taurus    Lima & Britto, 2001
Synonyms: none
Common Name: none
Family: Callichthyidae
Continent: South America
Distribution: Brazil
Habitat: freshwater rivers & streams
Food: small live foods and sinking commercial foods
Water Temperature: 21-26°C
Water Chemistry: pH 6.0-8.0
FBAS Size:    Males [40mm]    Females [45mm]
FBAS Class: H
Temperament: inoffensive; good community fish
Aquarium Size: 30cm or longer
Gender Differences: males have longer pectoral spines: females grow bigger, are broader when viewed from above and have less pointed pelvic fins (see article)
Breeding: breeding a challenge; egglayer (see article)
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