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Scientific Name Scleromystax prionotos  (Nijssen & Isbrücker, 1980)     
Common Name(s) None
Synonym(s) Corydoras prionotos
Pronunciation ss KLER oh muss tax - pry oh NOT ohss
Etymology Scleromystax: From the Greek sclero meaning hard and the Latin mystax meaning moustache. This specific epithet refers to the jagged (prionotos=jagged, serrated) border of its pectoral fin spine.
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Size 65mm (2.6") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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Distribution South America: Coastal rivers in southeastern Brazil from Espírito Santo to São Paulo.
Espirito Santo State Rivers (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there)
Sao Paulo State Rivers (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there)
Temperature 22.0-26.0°C or 71.6-78.8°F (Show others within this range)
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Feeding All prepared foods and live / frozen treats such as bloodworm.
Breeding Has been bred in the aquarium.
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Last Update 2010 Apr 22 04:40 (species record created: 2001 Apr 30 00:00)

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