False macropterus (Aspidoras albater)

Scientific name: Aspidoras albater Nijssen & Isbr?cker, 1976

The False macropterus (Aspidoras albater) is a freshwater fish of the family Callichthyidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–24°C (72–75°F). Native range: South America, Upper Tocantins River basin in Brazil.

False macropterus care at a glance

Temperature
22–24°C (72–75°F)

Species facts

Scientific name
Aspidoras albater
Family
Callichthyidae (Callichthyid armored catfishes)
Order
Siluriformes (Catfish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
3.6
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 7.3; dH range: ? - 20 benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
South America: Upper Tocantins River basin in Brazil.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Aquarium: commercial
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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