Aspidoras micropsis??

SanDiegoFishes · Post by **SanDiegoFishes** » 12 Mar 2005, 07:24

I recently picked up 4 young aspidoras labeled as Aspidoras micropsis. I have not been able to find any information on an Aspidoras under this species name. Is anyone familiar with it?
Thanks!
Barb

chrisinha · Post by **chrisinha** » 12 Mar 2005, 07:47

i asked the same question a while ago. on the second page, look for "what cory is this?(no pic)"

mad scientist · Post by **mad scientist** » 12 Mar 2005, 16:43

Aspidoras micropsis is not a valid scientific name. Couldn't find an Aspidoras tradename "micropsis" either. The closest I can think of is Corydoras micropsis (mycropsis) which is a tradename for Corydoras pygmaeus.

There was a similar discussion on it here:

http://www.planetcatfish.com/forum/view ... =mycropsis

And here's link to C. pygmaeus. See if these are the fellas you got:

http://www.planetcatfish.com/catelog/ca ... /283_f.php

Cheers,

SanDiegoFishes · Post by **SanDiegoFishes** » 12 Mar 2005, 18:28

Thanks everyone

Alas, this is for sure an Aspidoras, I already have C35 Black Phantom Aspidoras. I have looked through all the aspidoras photos I can find so far, including my books, and this doesn't (yet) look like any of them. Of course, these are only 1/2" fry, so that doesn't help! They do have a blotch in the dorsal fin, I guess time might help as they mature. I found one reference to Aspidoras micropsis on the web, and that was on BoxLotOfFish. However, the link was old and the photo was gone.
I will try to get a decent photo of the little guys, see if that helps!
Thanks!
Barb

chrisinha · Post by **chrisinha** » 13 Mar 2005, 01:50

barb,

in Brazil, Aspidoras pauciradiatus are being sold as "micropsis". take a look at the link below and see if your aspiradoras look like it

http://www.aquaonline.com.br/peixes/pei ... ?peixe=211

chris

SanDiegoFishes · Post by **SanDiegoFishes** » 11 Apr 2005, 22:38

It sure does look like that species, here is the best pic I could take (At present, they are quick), what do you all think?
Thanks so much!
Best, Barb

mad scientist · Post by **mad scientist** » 12 Apr 2005, 04:39

yes, that's an Aspidoras pauciradiatus indeed.