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Scientific Name Aspidoras sp. (C035)   
Common Names C035, Black Phantom Aspidoras
Sort Fantompansermalle (Denmark)
Pronunciation ass pee DOOR ass
Etymology Aspidoras: From the Greek aspis, meaning shield and doras, meaning skin; in reference to the bony plates. 
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Size 50mm or 2" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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Distribution Rio Araguaia, Goias, Brazil.
Amazon, Lower Amazon, Tocantins, Lower Tocantins, Araguaia (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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IUCN Red List Category Not Evaluated
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Breeding Spawning notes kindly provided by Eric Bodrock from Oct. 2001. Original spawning group consisting of 10 males and one female! A 10-gallon tank was used, pH of 6.7-7.2 was maintained. The TDS was 216 ppm, dGH9 with a KH of 2, temperatures between 72°F – 76°F (22°C – 24.5°C). The majority of the eggs, which are very sticky, are deposited in a yarn mop, which is placed directly in the path of a strong current, a few may be found on the glass near the mop. Spawns can continue for a couple of days, normally finding up to 40 eggs. High hatch rate, parents do not seem to bother with the fry.
Breeding Reports There is but a single breeding report, read it here.
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Last Update 2022 Oct 23 04:53 (species record created: 2006 Aug 21 09:35)