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Species Profile Updates

  • Oct 21, 12:08 (Callichthyidae)
    [changes]
    Original_desc changed to [n] from [y].

    Genus_feeding changed to [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.] from [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.].
  • Oct 21, 12:08 Pariolius maldonadoi (Heptapteridae)
    [changes]
    Desc_by changed to [Faustino-Fuster, López-Castaño, Quiñones & Meza-Vargas] from [].

    Year changed to [2024] from [0].

    Original_desc changed to [y] from [].

    Type_locality changed to [Caño Potosí, tributary of the Inírida River, Orinoco River basin, Retorno Municipality, Guaviare State, Colombia, 2°10'50.8"N, 72°38'48.8"W.] from [].

    Type_loc_lat changed to [2.1807777777778] from [0].

    Type_loc_long changed to [-72.646888888889] from [0].

    Literature changed to [Zootaxa 5433 (no. 3), pp 396.] from [].
  • Oct 21, 12:08 (Oxudercidae)
    [changes]
    Type_locality changed to [Tungting (Dongting) Lake, Hunan Province, China.] from [Tungting Lake, Hunan Island, China.].
  • Oct 21, 12:07 Chiloglanis carnatus (Mochokidae)
    [changes]
    Desc_by changed to [Mutizwa, Bragança & Chakona] from [].

    Year changed to [2024] from [0].

    Original_desc changed to [y] from [].

    Type_locality changed to [Mukwadzi River near bridge on the road to Mutorashanga, Manyame River sub-catchment, middle Zambezi River system, Mashonaland West Province, 17.42485°S, 30.58542°E.] from [].

    Type_loc_lat changed to [-17.42485] from [0].

    Type_loc_long changed to [30.58542] from [0].

    Genus_etymology changed to [Chiloglanis: From the Greek cheilos, meaning lip, and glanis, meaning catfish; in reference to the oral morphology.] from [Chiloglanis: From the Greek cheilos, meaning lip, and glanis, meaning catfish; in reference to the oral morphology.].

    Literature changed to [ZooKeys No. 1197, pp 75, Figs. 9, 10A.] from [].

    Genus_identification changed to [The second largest catfish genus in Africa after Synodontis. They are characterized by jaws and lips modified into a sucker or oral disc used for adhering to and feeding upon objects in fast-flowing waters. Generally reasonably small at 100 mm SL or less. species with forked caudal fins can show sexual dimorphism and is usually species-specific. Other characteristics in this hard-to-ID genus are the size of the adipose fin, the position of the adipose fin relative to pelvic and ventral fins, size of barbles, eyes and dorsal fin. Only a handful of species are identified on colouration. They can be distinguished from other African suckermouth catfish (of the genera Euchilichthys and Atopochilus) by their circular suckermouth disc. This is more elliptical in the other two genera.] from [The second largest catfish genus in Africa after Synodontis. They are characterized by jaws and lips modified into a sucker or oral disc used for adhering to and feeding upon objects in fast-flowing waters. Generally reasonably small at 100 mm SL or less. species with forked caudal fins can show sexual dimorphism and is usually species-specific. Other characteristics in this hard-to-ID genus are the size of the adipose fin, the position of the adipose fin relative to pelvic and ventral fins, size of barbles, eyes and dorsal fin. Only a handful of species are identified on colouration. They can be distinguished from other African suckermouth catfish (of the genera Euchilichthys and Atopochilus) by their circular suckermouth disc. This is more elliptical in the other two genera.].
  • Oct 21, 12:07 Pariolius pax (Heptapteridae)
    [changes]
    Desc_by changed to [Faustino-Fuster, López-Castaño, Quiñones & Meza-Vargas] from [].

    Year changed to [2024] from [0].

    Original_desc changed to [y] from [].

    Type_locality changed to [Caño Ovejas, tributary of the Guaviare River, vereda San Jorge, Mapiripán Municipality, Meta, Colombia, 03°5'26.82"N, 72°42'33.14"W.] from [].

    Type_loc_lat changed to [3.0907833333333] from [0].

    Type_loc_long changed to [-72.709205555556] from [0].

    Literature changed to [Zootaxa 5433 (no. 3), pp Figs. 1, 2A, 3-5A, 6A, 7A, 8A.] from [].
  • Oct 21, 09:28 Pimelodella guato (Heptapteridae)
    [changes]
    Desc_by changed to [Pierre & Slobodian] from [].

    Year changed to [2024] from [0].

    Original_desc changed to [y] from [].

    Type_locality changed to [Rio Miranda, sandy beaches at Passo do Lontra region, Rio Paraguai basin, Corumbá municipality, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, 19°34'37"S, 57°00'42"W.] from [].

    Type_loc_lat changed to [-19.576944444444] from [0].

    Type_loc_long changed to [-57.011666666667] from [0].

    Literature changed to [Neotropical Ichthyology v. 21 (no. 1): e230110, pp 5, Figs. 1, 2A, 3A, 5.] from [].

    Genus_general changed to [During the day, occurs in shoals in shaded, deeper pools in streams and smaller rivers.] from [].
  • Oct 21, 09:28 (Callichthyidae)
    [changes]
    Desc_by changed to [Britto, Wosiacki & Montag] from [Britto, Wosiacki & Montag].

    Original_desc changed to [n] from [y].

    Type_locality changed to [Coari, Igarapé da Onça, Rio Urucu basin, tributary of Lago Coari, Rio Solimões system, 4°52'09.12"S, 65°18'03.6"W, Amazonas State, Brazil.] from [Coari, Igarapé da Onça, Rio Urucu basin, tributary of Lago Coari, Rio Solimões system, 4°52'09.12"S, 65°18'03.6"W, Amazonas State, Brazil.].

    Genus_feeding changed to [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.] from [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.].
  • Oct 21, 09:15 (Callichthyidae)
    [changes]
    Sl changed to [56] from [65].

    Male_sl changed to [0] from [60].

    Distribution changed to [South America: Upper Negro River basin.] from [South America: Brazil: Upper Rio Negro].
  • Oct 21, 00:41 (Oxudercidae)
    [changes]
    Type_locality changed to [Yalu River, Liaoning, Jilin Province, China.] from [Yalu River, China.].
  • Oct 20, 05:49 (Loricariidae)
    [changes]
    Original_desc changed to [-] from [].

    Breeding changed to [Has been bred in the aquarium.] from [Unreported.].
  • Oct 19, 17:36 (Loricariidae)
    [changes]
    Brazil_negative_list changed to [n] from [].

    Sl changed to [77] from [90].

    Genus_identification changed to [The genus Chaetostoma is not straightforward to identify, but as a general rule, the species has spines behind the gill-cover (interopercular odontodes), no plates on the abdomen, and aside from C. platyrhynchus also lack plates on the snout edge. Different from Ancistrus by not having fleshy tentacles on the snout.] from [The genus Chaetostoma is not straightforward to identify, but as a general rule, the species has spines behind the gill-cover (interopercular odontodes), no plates on the abdomen, and aside from C. platyrhynchus also lack plates on the snout edge. Different from Ancistrus by not having fleshy tentacles on the snout.].

    Distribution changed to [***blank***.] from [Rio Negro, a small tributary of the upper Rio Pisqui, near the Boqueron del Padre Abad. Peru.].
  • Oct 19, 05:29 Chaetostoma sp. (L456) (Loricariidae)
    [changes]
    Brazil_negative_list changed to [n] from [].

    Iucn_category changed to [NE] from [].

    Genus_identification changed to [The genus Chaetostoma is not straightforward to identify, but as a general rule, the species has spines behind the gill-cover (interopercular odontodes), no plates on the abdomen, and aside from C. platyrhynchus also lack plates on the snout edge. Different from Ancistrus by not having fleshy tentacles on the snout.] from [The genus Chaetostoma is not straightforward to identify, but as a general rule, the species has spines behind the gill-cover (interopercular odontodes), no plates on the abdomen, and aside from C. platyrhynchus also lack plates on the snout edge. Different from Ancistrus by not having fleshy tentacles on the snout.].

    Distribution changed to [***blank***.] from [Río Pisqui, Peru.].
  • Oct 19, 05:29 Chaetostoma sp. (L457) (Loricariidae)
    [changes]
    Brazil_negative_list changed to [n] from [].

    Iucn_category changed to [NE] from [].

    Genus_identification changed to [The genus Chaetostoma is not straightforward to identify, but as a general rule, the species has spines behind the gill-cover (interopercular odontodes), no plates on the abdomen, and aside from C. platyrhynchus also lack plates on the snout edge. Different from Ancistrus by not having fleshy tentacles on the snout.] from [The genus Chaetostoma is not straightforward to identify, but as a general rule, the species has spines behind the gill-cover (interopercular odontodes), no plates on the abdomen, and aside from C. platyrhynchus also lack plates on the snout edge. Different from Ancistrus by not having fleshy tentacles on the snout.].

    Distribution changed to [***blank***.] from [Rio Chiu, Alejandro drainage, Peru.].
  • Oct 19, 05:29 (Loricariidae)
    [changes]
    Genus_identification changed to [Sturisoma and Sturisomatichthys can be difficult to tell apart. Older descriptions of the genera emphasized the length of the snout (elongated in Sturisoma), but this trait is not reliable across species. Recent analyses allow discrimination based on the abdominal plates, fin colors and lateral plates: Sturisoma has its central abdominal plates arranged in three clearly-defined longitudinal series; all fins (except sometimes pectoral fins) lack dark spots; and 20–21 lateral plates in median series. Sturisomatichthys has its central abdominal plates less organized, not arranged in clearly-defined longitudinal series; dark spots usually present on one or more of the dorsal-, pectoral-, pelvic, or anal-fins; and 15–18 lateral plates in median series. Furthermore, to date all Sturisoma are cis-Andean; most (but not all) Sturisomatichthys are trans-Andean.] from [Sturisoma and Sturisomatichthys can be difficult to tell apart. Older descriptions of the genera emphasized the length of the snout (elongated in Sturisoma), but this trait is not reliable across species. Recent analyses allow discrimination based on the abdominal plates, fin colors and lateral plates: Sturisoma has its central abdominal plates arranged in three clearly-defined longitudinal series; all fins (except sometimes pectoral fins) lack dark spots; and 20–21 lateral plates in median series. Sturisomatichthys has its central abdominal plates less organized, not arranged in clearly-defined longitudinal series; dark spots usually present on one or more of the dorsal-, pectoral-, pelvic, or anal-fins; and 15–18 lateral plates in median series. Furthermore, to date all Sturisoma are cis-Andean; most (but not all) Sturisomatichthys are trans-Andean.].

    General changed to [Alongside the Blue Eyed Pleco, Panaque cochliodon, this species was a mainstay export until the 1990s. Degradation of habitat, thought to be industrial waste entering the river in the areas collected (Honda / Puerto Bogota) saw exports stop. Remaining captive individuals were slowly hybridised with other similar species. Like the Blue Eye, this species may turn up, but is often misidentified.] from [].

    Distribution changed to [Venezuela: Maracaibo Basin
    Colombia: Rio Catatumbo.]
    from [Venezuela: Maracaibo Basin
    Colombia: Rio Catatumbo.].
  • Oct 18, 11:43 Trichomycterus galvisi (Trichomycteridae)
    [changes]
    Desc_by changed to [] from [Fowler].

    Year changed to [0] from [1915].

    Original_desc changed to [y] from [n].

    Type_locality changed to [] from [Rio Jaguaribe at Barro Alto, Brazil.].

    Brazil_negative_list changed to [n] from [].

    Literature changed to [] from [Proceedings of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia v. 67, pp264, Fig. 3.].

    Distribution changed to [] from [South America: Jaguaribe River basin.].
  • Oct 15, 11:33 (Callichthyidae)
    [changes]
    Desc_by changed to [Tencatt, Vera-Alcaraz, Britto & Pavanelli] from [Tencatt, Vera-Alcaraz, Britto & Pavanelli].

    Original_desc changed to [n] from [y].

    Type_locality changed to [Minas Gerais, Guada-Mor, rio Guarda-Mor, rio São Francisco basin, 17°46'18"S, 47°05'43"W, Brazil.] from [Minas Gerais, Guada-Mor, rio Guarda-Mor, rio São Francisco basin, 17°46'18"S, 47°05'43"W, Brazil.].

    Genus_feeding changed to [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.] from [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.].
  • Oct 15, 11:33 (Callichthyidae)
    [changes]
    Original_desc changed to [n] from [y].

    Genus_feeding changed to [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.] from [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.].
  • Oct 15, 11:33 (Callichthyidae)
    [changes]
    Desc_by changed to [Tencatt, Ohara, Sousa & Britto] from [Tencatt, Ohara, Sousa & Britto].

    Original_desc changed to [n] from [y].

    Type_locality changed to [Stream with unknown name, tributary to the rio Jamanxim, rio Tapajós basin, Novo Progresso Municipality, Pará State, Brazil, 08°23'06"S, 55°19'43"W.] from [Stream with unknown name, tributary to the rio Jamanxim, rio Tapajós basin, Novo Progresso Municipality, Pará State, Brazil, 08°23'06"S, 55°19'43"W.].

    Etymology changed to [The specific epithet "thanatos" refers to Thanatos (from the Greek θᾰ́νᾰτος, thánatos, which means "death"), the Greek god or personification of death, and the twin brother of Hypnos, the god/personification of sleep. The name alludes to the fact that although both C. thanatos and C. hypnos may exhibit some visual similarities (in colour pattern), they are completely different in other aspects (general morphology).] from [The specific epithet "thanatos" refers to Thanatos (from the Greek θᾰ́νᾰτος, thánatos, which means "death"), the Greek god or personification of death, and the twin brother of Hypnos, the god/personification of sleep. The name alludes to the fact that although both C. thanatos and C. hypnos may exhibit some visual similarities (in colour pattern), they are completely different in other aspects (general morphology).].

    Genus_feeding changed to [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.] from [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.].
  • Oct 15, 11:33 (Callichthyidae)
    [changes]
    Desc_by changed to [Tencatt, Ruiz-Tafur & Chuctaya] from [].

    Year changed to [2024] from [0].

    Original_desc changed to [y] from [-].

    Type_locality changed to [Quebrada Paujil, Iquitos-Nauta road km 26.4, lower Río Nanay drainage, upper Río Amazonas basin, San Juan Bautista District, Maynas Province, Loreto District, Peru, 03°57'49"S, 73°25'02"W.] from [].

    Type_loc_lat changed to [-3.9636111111111] from [0].

    Type_loc_long changed to [-73.417222222222] from [0].

    Genus_etymology changed to [Cory = helmet, doras = skin. In this case it was incorrectly used to mean armour (cuirasse) instead of skin in allusion to the dual rows of plates that run along the flanks of this genus.] from [Cory = helmet, doras = skin. In this case it was incorrectly used to mean armour (cuirasse) instead of skin in allusion to the dual rows of plates that run along the flanks of this genus.].

    Literature changed to [Neotropical Ichthyology v. 22 (no. 2): e240016, pp 4, Figs. 1-11.] from [].

    Genus_identification changed to [Corydoras are identified by their twin rows of armour plates along the flanks and by having fewer than 10 dorsal fin rays. They are most commonly confused with the other genera in the sub-family, namely Brochis, Scleromystax and Aspidoras.] from [Corydoras are identified by their twin rows of armour plates along the flanks and by having fewer than 10 dorsal fin rays. They are most commonly confused with the other genera in the sub-family, namely Brochis, Scleromystax and Aspidoras.].

    Genus_feeding changed to [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.] from [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.].
  • Oct 15, 11:32 (Callichthyidae)
    [changes]
    Desc_by changed to [Tencatt, Ohara, Sousa & Britto] from [Tencatt, Ohara, Sousa & Britto].

    Original_desc changed to [n] from [y].

    Type_locality changed to [Rio Jamanxim, a tributary to the rio Tapajós, Novo Progresso Municipality, Pará State, Brazil, 08°23'00"S, 55°19'08"W.] from [Rio Jamanxim, a tributary to the rio Tapajós, Novo Progresso Municipality, Pará State, Brazil, 08°23'00"S, 55°19'08"W.].

    Genus_feeding changed to [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.] from [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.].
  • Oct 12, 22:28 (Callichthyidae)
    [changes]
    Identification changed to [The colour pattern forms an even arch (hence the scientific name) of dark stripe from the snout to the lower back. Sometimes the cleithrum will have an iridescent gold or bronze color. Corydoras arcuatus is very similar to Corydoras granti. C. arcuatus can be distinguished by having a longer, straight snout, whereas C. granti has a shorter, more rounded snout. Also, the posterior margin of the pectoral fin spine of C. arcuatus has serrations pointing toward the origin of the spine (toward the body), whereas these serrations point toward the spine tip on C. granti. Finally, when full grown, C. arcuatus is a larger species than C. granti.] from [The colour pattern forms an even arch (hence the scientific name) of dark stripe from the snout to the lower back. Sometimes the cleithrum will have an iridescent gold or bronze color. Corydoras arcuatus is very similar to Corydoras granti. C. arcuatus can be distinguished by having a longer, straight snout, whereas C. granti has a shorter, more rounded snout. Also, the posterior margin of the pectoral fin spine of C. arcuatus has serrations pointing toward the origin of the spine (toward the body), whereas these serrations point toward the spine tip on C. granti. Finally, when full grown, C. arcuatus is a larger species than C. granti.].

    General changed to [Corydoras arcuatus is very similar to C. granti , and specimens of C. granti are often sold by pet stores under the name C. arcuatus. A key to the arc-striped corys can be found in the forum HERE.] from [Corydoras arcuatus is very similar to C. granti , and specimens of C. granti are often sold by pet stores under the name C. arcuatus. A key to the arc-striped corys can be found in the forum HERE.].
  • Oct 12, 14:16 (Cobitidae)
    [changes]
    Desc_by changed to [Nichols] from [].

    Year changed to [1925] from [0].

    Original_desc changed to [y] from [].

    Type_locality changed to [Chin-ssu, Shansi Province, China.] from [].

    Literature changed to [American Museum Novitates No. 170, pp 3.] from [].

    Sl changed to [200] from [0].

    Distribution changed to [Europe and Asia: Volga and Don Rivers to the Amur, rivers of Primor`e, Korea, China and the Nura River in Kazakhstan.] from [].
  • Oct 12, 04:23 (Doradidae)
    [changes]
    Sl changed to [500] from [300].

    Breeding changed to [] from [Unreported.].
  • Oct 12, 01:26 (Auchenipteridae)
    [changes]
    Sl changed to [220] from [237].

    Distribution changed to [South America: Widespread in northern South America, including Peru and Argentina.] from [Widely distributed in the Amazon and is found from the Northern tip of South America as far South as tropical Peru and Brazil.].
  • Oct 11, 11:23 Amblyceps yunnanense (Amblycipitidae)
    [changes]
    Type_locality changed to [Downstream of the Mengnai River, tributary of the Upper Irrawaddy, Nabang Township, Yingjiang County, Yunnan Province, China, 24°42'54.54"N, 97°34'06.44"E, elevation 247 meters.] from [Tributary of Upper Irrawaddy, Yunnan, China.].

    Type_loc_lat changed to [24.71515] from [0].

    Type_loc_long changed to [97.568455555556] from [0].

    Literature changed to [Folia Zoologica: international journal of vertebrate zoology. v. 65 (no. 2), pp 82, Fig. 1.] from [Folia Zoologica: international journal of vertebrate zoology. v. 65 (no. 2), pp 83.].
  • Oct 11, 11:19 (Callichthyidae)
    [changes]
    Desc_by changed to [Eigenmann & Eigenmann] from [Eigenmann & Eigenmann].

    Original_desc changed to [n] from [y].

    Etymology changed to [The specific epithet is from the latin hastatus meaning spear-shaped.] from [The specific epithet is from the latin hastatus meaning spear-shaped.].

    Identification changed to [One of three species of pygmy cory (C. habrosus, hastatus and pygmeaus respectively). This species has a defined tail spot at the caudul penducle. Faint lines along the lateral line of a beige/grey colour run to the gill cover. The outer eye is usually a blackened colour making the actual eye itself look larger.
    The only pygmy species with the black rhombus shape at the base of the tail and without a horizontal stripe or dashes along the flanks.]
    from [One of three species of pygmy cory (C. habrosus, hastatus and pygmeaus respectively). This species has a defined tail spot at the caudul penducle. Faint lines along the lateral line of a beige/grey colour run to the gill cover. The outer eye is usually a blackened colour making the actual eye itself look larger.
    The only pygmy species with the black rhombus shape at the base of the tail and without a horizontal stripe or dashes along the flanks.].

    Genus_feeding changed to [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.] from [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.].

    Furniture changed to [Sandy substrate is best, the small size means that normal gravel can be a bit large for them to sift through. One species of Corydoras for which plant cover is strongly recommended.] from [Sandy substrate is best, the small size means that normal gravel can be a bit large for them to sift through. One species of Corydoras for which plant cover is strongly recommended.].
  • Oct 11, 11:19 (Callichthyidae)
    [changes]
    Desc_by changed to [Tencatt, Britto & Pavanelli] from [Tencatt, Britto & Pavanelli].

    Original_desc changed to [n] from [y].

    Genus_feeding changed to [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.] from [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.].
  • Oct 11, 11:19 (Callichthyidae)
    [changes]
    Desc_by changed to [Nijssen & Isbrücker] from [Nijssen & Isbrücker].

    Original_desc changed to [n] from [y].

    Literature changed to [Revue française d'Aquariologie Herpétologie v. 12 (no. 3) [for 1985], pp 73, Figs. 25-26, 33E] from [Revue française d'Aquariologie Herpétologie v. 12 (no. 3) [for 1985], pp 73, Figs. 25-26, 33E].

    Genus_feeding changed to [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.] from [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.].
  • Oct 11, 11:18 (Callichthyidae)
    [changes]
    Original_desc changed to [n] from [y].

    Genus_feeding changed to [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.] from [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.].

    Breeding changed to [Spawning notes kindly provided by Eric Bodrock from March 1996. Five males & two females were setup in a 10-gallon tank with a pH of 6.5, TDS can range between 130-160 ppm. KH of 6, temp at 74°F (23°C). Forty-plus eggs were deposited in clusters of 3.5 eggs.] from [Spawning notes kindly provided by Eric Bodrock from March 1996. Five males & two females were setup in a 10-gallon tank with a pH of 6.5, TDS can range between 130-160 ppm. KH of 6, temp at 74°F (23°C). Forty-plus eggs were deposited in clusters of 3.5 eggs.].
  • Oct 11, 11:18 (Callichthyidae)
    [changes]
    Original_desc changed to [n] from [y].

    Genus_feeding changed to [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.] from [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.].
  • Oct 11, 11:07 Carcharhinus obscurus (Carcharhinidae)
    [changes]
    Iucn_category changed to [NE] from [EN].

    Sl changed to [4200] from [0].

    Distribution changed to [Western Atlantic: southern Massachusetts to Florida (USA), Georges Bank, Bahamas, Cuba, northern Gulf of Mexico, Nicaragua, southern Brazil and Uruguay. Eastern Atlantic: Canary Islands, Cape Verde, Senegal, Sierra Leone. Some records from the Mediterranean and Madeira may be based on Carcharhinus galapagensis. Indo-West Pacific: Red Sea, Mozambique and South Africa to Japan, China, Viet Nam and Australia. Eastern Pacific: southern California, USA to Gulf of California and the Revillagigedo Island. Highly migratory species, Annex I of the 1982 Convention on the Law of the Sea.] from [].
  • Oct 11, 09:35 Carcharias taurus (Carchariidae)
    [changes]
    Iucn_category changed to [NE] from [CR].

    Sl changed to [3200] from [0].

    Distribution changed to [Found in all warm seas except perhaps the eastern Pacific. Indo-West Pacific: Red Sea and off South Africa to Japan, Korea and Australia. Present in Arafura Sea. Western Atlantic: Gulf of Maine to Argentina. Old record from Bermuda, south Brazil. Eastern Atlantic: Mediterranean to Cameroon. Northwest Atlantic: Canada.] from [].
  • Oct 11, 09:34 (Callichthyidae)
    [changes]
    Desc_by changed to [Nijssen & Isbrücker] from [Nijssen & Isbrücker].

    Original_desc changed to [n] from [y].

    Literature changed to [Revue française d'Aquariologie Herpétologie v. 12 (no. 3) [for 1985], pp 70, Figs. 11, 33C] from [Revue française d'Aquariologie Herpétologie v. 12 (no. 3) [for 1985], pp 70, Figs. 11, 33C].

    Genus_feeding changed to [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.] from [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.].
  • Oct 11, 06:24 Acipenser gueldenstaedtii (Acipenseridae)
    [changes]
    Genus_etymology changed to [Acipenser: Latin name for sturgeon,.] from [].

    Etymology changed to [gueldenstaedtii: Named for Johann Anton Güldenstädt (1745-1781).] from [].
  • Oct 11, 05:10 (Callichthyidae)
    [changes]
    Desc_by changed to [Tencatt, Lima & Britto] from [Tencatt, Lima & Britto].

    Original_desc changed to [n] from [y].

    Type_locality changed to [Igarapé Ya-Mirim (= Iazinho), a tributary to the Rio Cauaburi, itself a tributary to the Rio Negro, São Gabriel da Cachoeira, Amazonas, Brazil, 0° 16'19"N, 66°38'21"W.] from [Igarapé Ya-Mirim (= Iazinho), a tributary to the Rio Cauaburi, itself a tributary to the Rio Negro, São Gabriel da Cachoeira, Amazonas, Brazil, 0° 16'19"N, 66°38'21"W.].

    Identification changed to [The colour pattern forms an even arch of dark stripe from the snout to the lower back. Sometimes the cleithrum will have an iridescent gold or bronze color. Corydoras granti is very similar to Corydoras arcuatus. C. granti can be distinguished by having a shorter, more rounded snout, whereas C. arcuatus has a longer straight snout. Also, the posterior margin of the pectoral fin spine of C. granti has serrations pointing toward the spine tip, whereas these serrations point toward the origin of the spine (toward the body) on C. arcuatus. Finally, when full grown, C. granti is a smaller species than C. arcuatus.] from [The colour pattern forms an even arch of dark stripe from the snout to the lower back. Sometimes the cleithrum will have an iridescent gold or bronze color. Corydoras granti is very similar to Corydoras arcuatus. C. granti can be distinguished by having a shorter, more rounded snout, whereas C. arcuatus has a longer straight snout. Also, the posterior margin of the pectoral fin spine of C. granti has serrations pointing toward the spine tip, whereas these serrations point toward the origin of the spine (toward the body) on C. arcuatus. Finally, when full grown, C. granti is a smaller species than C. arcuatus.].

    General changed to [Corydoras granti is very similar to C. arcuatus , and specimens of C. granti are often sold by pet stores under the name C. arcuatus. A key to the arc-striped corys can be found in this forum thread. See also Grant, S. 2014. Journal of the Catfish Study Group (UK), 15(4), 24-29. The name C. granti was first published in a description of a Corydoras similar to C. nattereri. See Grant, S. 1996. New Species of Corydoras or hybrid/variation? Northern Area Catfish Group. The usage was later described, again by Grant, as tongue -in-cheek ("jokey") and so presumably not evaluated as a nomen nudem.] from [Corydoras granti is very similar to C. arcuatus , and specimens of C. granti are often sold by pet stores under the name C. arcuatus. A key to the arc-striped corys can be found in this forum thread. See also Grant, S. 2014. Journal of the Catfish Study Group (UK), 15(4), 24-29. The name C. granti was first published in a description of a Corydoras similar to C. nattereri. See Grant, S. 1996. New Species of Corydoras or hybrid/variation? Northern Area Catfish Group. The usage was later described, again by Grant, as tongue -in-cheek ("jokey") and so presumably not evaluated as a nomen nudem.].

    Genus_feeding changed to [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.] from [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.].
  • Oct 11, 01:46 (Callichthyidae)
    [changes]
    Original_desc changed to [n] from [y].

    Identification changed to [Similar to C. burgessi but has an orange rather than golden head cap and clear dorsal fin. Similar to C. imitator but has a rounded rather than pointed snout. Very similar to C. duplicareus but has a thinner black back stripe.
    According to the description C. duplicareus has serrations on the posterior edge of the pectoral fin spine, whereas C. adolfoi does not. This, of course, is not easy to see in a normal aquarium. The best way to see if your fish have these serrations would be to place them into a shallow, preferably white, container and shine a light up from underneath. Then with the aid of a magnifying glass you should be able to see if there are any serrations or not. As a general rule C. duplicareus tends to be a little stockier than C. adolfoi and the black band is usually a little broader.]
    from [Similar to C. burgessi but has an orange rather than golden head cap and clear dorsal fin. Similar to C. imitator but has a rounded rather than pointed snout. Very similar to C. duplicareus but has a thinner black back stripe.
    According to the description C. duplicareus has serrations on the posterior edge of the pectoral fin spine, whereas C. adolfoi does not. This, of course, is not easy to see in a normal aquarium. The best way to see if your fish have these serrations would be to place them into a shallow, preferably white, container and shine a light up from underneath. Then with the aid of a magnifying glass you should be able to see if there are any serrations or not. As a general rule C. duplicareus tends to be a little stockier than C. adolfoi and the black band is usually a little broader.].

    Genus_feeding changed to [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.] from [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.].

    Tankmates changed to [Lots of other C. adolfoi! Being light in colour, this fish looks striking if kept with darker coloured fish. Small South American Characins, such as black neon or black phantom tetras. Large shoals of small mid-water fish will encourage this fish into view.] from [Lots of other C. adolfoi! Being light in colour, this fish looks striking if kept with darker coloured fish. Small South American Characins, such as black neon or black phantom tetras. Large shoals of small mid-water fish will encourage this fish into view.].

    Breeding changed to [Set-up in a 10 gallon tank with pH6.2 with a low TDS reading. Temperature range of 68°F – 70°F (20°C – 2°C) for best results. Given an adult group of at least 6 fish (a ratio of 4 and 4 to 3 males to 1 female will work), regular water changes and good diet are the prerequisites for spawning. Around 20-30 eggs are produced in clutches over up to 48 hours. They are carried by the female in a ''pouch'' formed by her pelvic fins to the underside of broad leaves or the aquarium glass and deposited carefully. Although relatively easy to trigger spawning, rearing fry appears more problematic. Attention to water quality is essential and some breeders maintain that this species must be raised with its parents or other Corydoras fry in order to learn to eat prepared foods.] from [Set-up in a 10 gallon tank with pH6.2 with a low TDS reading. Temperature range of 68°F – 70°F (20°C – 2°C) for best results. Given an adult group of at least 6 fish (a ratio of 4 and 4 to 3 males to 1 female will work), regular water changes and good diet are the prerequisites for spawning. Around 20-30 eggs are produced in clutches over up to 48 hours. They are carried by the female in a ''pouch'' formed by her pelvic fins to the underside of broad leaves or the aquarium glass and deposited carefully. Although relatively easy to trigger spawning, rearing fry appears more problematic. Attention to water quality is essential and some breeders maintain that this species must be raised with its parents or other Corydoras fry in order to learn to eat prepared foods.].
  • Oct 11, 01:33 (Callichthyidae)
    [changes]
    Original_desc changed to [n] from [y].

    Type_locality changed to [A tributary of Amazon River, 7 days by river boat from manaus, 3°06'S, 60°00'W, Amazonas, Brazil.] from [A tributary of Amazon River, 7 days by river boat from manaus, 3°06'S, 60°00'W, Amazonas, Brazil.].

    Identification changed to [C.rabauti is quite a chunky fish and in good condition is a deep rust colour with well coloured fins and spines.There is a broad dark line that bends downwards at the caudal peduncle and there is a faint hint of it extending onto the caudal fin, this same line can have a slight shine in good light but never as much as C. zygatus with which it is often confused.] from [C.rabauti is quite a chunky fish and in good condition is a deep rust colour with well coloured fins and spines.There is a broad dark line that bends downwards at the caudal peduncle and there is a faint hint of it extending onto the caudal fin, this same line can have a slight shine in good light but never as much as C. zygatus with which it is often confused.].

    Distribution changed to [South America: Upper Amazon, Solimões, and Negro River basins.] from [South America: Upper Amazon, Solimões, and Negro River basins.].

    Genus_feeding changed to [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.] from [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.].
  • Oct 11, 01:33 (Callichthyidae)
    [changes]
    Desc_by changed to [Tencatt & Britto] from [Tencatt & Britto].

    Original_desc changed to [n] from [y].

    Type_locality changed to [Goiás, Montes Claros de Goiás, unnamed stream tributary to the rio Araguaia, Brazil, 15°53'10"S, 51°41'34"W.] from [Goiás, Montes Claros de Goiás, unnamed stream tributary to the rio Araguaia, Brazil, 15°53'10"S, 51°41'34"W.].

    Genus_feeding changed to [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.] from [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.].

    Breeding changed to [Has been bred in captivity and doesn't differ from common Corydoras breeding style and rearing practice.] from [Has been bred in captivity and doesn't differ from common Corydoras breeding style and rearing practice.].
  • Oct 11, 01:33 (Callichthyidae)
    [changes]
    Original_desc changed to [n] from [y].

    Identification changed to [Like all the other Rio Negro Corys, the black dorsal stripe can vary in size and intensity. Reminds one somewhat of C. elegans in terms of body shape.] from [Like all the other Rio Negro Corys, the black dorsal stripe can vary in size and intensity. Reminds one somewhat of C. elegans in terms of body shape.].

    Genus_feeding changed to [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.] from [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.].

    Breeding changed to [Best attempted in a 5 gallon (imperial) aquarium with bare bottom and a half clay flower pot. Maintain at 24°C. Feed the fish well for a few days on live food and then perform an 80% water change with water at 18°C while also adding vigorous water movement by airstone.

    Spawns in typical Corydoras fashion and seems best with one female to two males but a single pair has no problems breeding. Eggs are laid in small clumps of ten or more on the sides of the aquarium, sometimes on the pot and other furniture if used.

    Fry hatch in 3 - 4 days and are feeding on live brine shrimp and microworms by day 6 - 7 depending on temperature. The young will attain 2 - 3cm long in 8 - 10 weeks.]
    from [Best attempted in a 5 gallon (imperial) aquarium with bare bottom and a half clay flower pot. Maintain at 24°C. Feed the fish well for a few days on live food and then perform an 80% water change with water at 18°C while also adding vigorous water movement by airstone.

    Spawns in typical Corydoras fashion and seems best with one female to two males but a single pair has no problems breeding. Eggs are laid in small clumps of ten or more on the sides of the aquarium, sometimes on the pot and other furniture if used.

    Fry hatch in 3 - 4 days and are feeding on live brine shrimp and microworms by day 6 - 7 depending on temperature. The young will attain 2 - 3cm long in 8 - 10 weeks.].
  • Oct 11, 01:32 (Callichthyidae)
    [changes]
    Desc_by changed to [Nijssen & Isbrücker] from [Nijssen & Isbrücker].

    Original_desc changed to [y] from [n].

    Identification changed to [Differs from C. multiradiatus by lack of hog-like snout and from C. splendens by a larger number of dorsal fin rays. C. britskii also has a bony plate / shield that covers the white part of the underside of the head, this characteristic is absent in other related fishes.] from [Differs from C. multiradiatus by lack of hog-like snout and from C. splendens by a larger number of dorsal fin rays. C. britskii also has a bony plate / shield that covers the white part of the underside of the head, this characteristic is absent in other related fishes.].

    Genus_feeding changed to [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.] from [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.].

    Genus_furniture changed to [Ideally substrate should be sand, but rounded gravel is an imperfect alternative. Avoid keeping over rough edged (chipped) gravel, this will increase this risk of damage the fishes barbels when it tries to dig. Substrate should be bordered with driftwood and aquatic plants leaving an open area for them to search for food and swim. The shade provided by overhanging rock work, arching bogwood, tall or floating plants are all that is required to settle these fishes.] from [Ideally substrate should be sand, but rounded gravel is an imperfect alternative. Avoid keeping over rough edged (chipped) gravel, this will increase this risk of damage the fishes barbels when it tries to dig. Substrate should be bordered with driftwood and aquatic plants leaving an open area for them to search for food and swim. The shade provided by overhanging rock work, arching bogwood, tall or floating plants are all that is required to settle these fishes. ].

    Tankmates changed to [Can be kept with most fish. More suitable for keeping with loaches than Corydoras as their larger size helps them compete better for food. Boisterous enough to be kept with more dynamic aquaria.] from [Can be kept with most fish. More suitable for keeping with loaches than Corydoras as their larger size helps them compete better for food. Boisterous enough to be kept with more dynamic aquaria.].

    Breeding changed to [Unreported although thought to be the same as Corydoras.] from [Unreported although thought to be the same as Corydoras.].
  • Oct 09, 11:42 (Siluridae)
    [changes]
    Sl changed to [120] from [100].
  • Oct 05, 04:44 Acipenser baerii (Acipenseridae)
    [changes]
    Distribution changed to [Former USSR and Asia: Siberia, rivers Ob, Irtysh, Yenisei, Lena, Kolyma. Some non-migratory populations exist in the Irtysh River system. Insufficiently known and artificially propagated. Endangered in the Indigirka river. International trade restricted (CITES Appendix II, since 1.4.1998).] from [Asia: Siberia, rivers Ob, Irtysh, Yenisei, Lena, Kolyma, Khatanga, Pyasina, Anabar, Olenyok, Yana and Lake Baikal.].
  • Oct 05, 03:15 (Callichthyidae)
    [changes]
    Type_locality changed to [Laguna del Potrero, Maldonado, Uruguay, 34°50'28"S, 55°08'43"W.] from [South America, exact locality uncertain. Possibly the Laguna Del Diario, Maldonado, Uruguay.].

    Type_loc_lat changed to [-34.841111111111] from [0].

    Type_loc_long changed to [-55.145277777778] from [0].

    Identification changed to [Normally coloured adults are easily identified but young can be confused with some other Corydoras (such as C. barbatus and the like) or even young Aspidoras. Wild caught individuals look quite different from farm raised fish commonly encountered for sale. Wild fish have a higher contrast pattern, the pigmentation shimmers like foil in natural sunlight. An albino variety is uncommonly available. These can be readily recognised by having a small pink patch on the back, just in front of the dorsal fin. Other commonly available albino congeners don't have this pink patch and consequently appear uniform white or lightly yellowish. In good light also a subtle pattern of iridescent reflections on the flanks are visible. The light reflects in a way that shows the normal pigmentation, but this is rarely visible in unless this fish is very settled.] from [Normally coloured adults are easily identified but young can be confused with some other Corydoras (such as C. barbatus and the like) or even young Aspidoras. Wild caught individuals look quite different from farm raised fish commonly encountered for sale. Wild fish have a higher contrast pattern, the pigmentation shimmers like foil in natural sunlight. An albino variety is uncommonly available. These can be readily recognised by having a small pink patch on the back, just in front of the dorsal fin. Other commonly available albino congeners don't have this pink patch and consequently appear uniform white or lightly yellowish. In good light also a subtle pattern of iridescent reflections on the flanks are visible. The light reflects in a way that shows the normal pigmentation, but this is rarely visible in unless this fish is very settled.].

    Distribution changed to [South America: Lower Paraná River basin and coastal rivers in Uruguay and Brazil.] from [South America: Lower Paraná River basin and coastal rivers in Uruguay and Brazil.].

    Breeding changed to [It is considered that wild-caught C. paleatus are harder to breed than their tank-raised cousins. The latter commonly spawn in the community aquarium but a breeding tank of as little as 5 gallons will suffice and allow the fry to develop safely. A female and two males is the bare minimum, but more males can be added and some breeders actively recommend this. A period of ''fattening up'' achieved by feeding frozen or live foods followed by both a sharp drop of temperature and influx of fresh water should induce spawning.The female is shown here just prior to egg release. These eggs are held together in a clutch formed by the female's pelvic fins. How the actual fertilization of the eggs takes place is a matter of great debate amongst Corydoras breeders. Either the sperm is released in the water (possibly which the female wafts down the length of her body) and reaches the eggs OR the female ingests the sperm and somehow this passes through her body and is released over the eggs. This internal route is possibly a by-product of the mechanism that allows Corydoras to ''breathe'' air and dissolve it into the bloodstream in the lower gut. Detractors of the latter theory state that the female's mouth is clamped shut in gripping the male or is clamped to the body of the male by his pelvic fins! Whatever the route, it works. The female swims away and deftly ''lays'' the eggs, usually on the aquarium glass, but occasionally on broadleaf plants. Rearing is as for Corydoras similis.] from [It is considered that wild-caught C. paleatus are harder to breed than their tank-raised cousins. The latter commonly spawn in the community aquarium but a breeding tank of as little as 5 gallons will suffice and allow the fry to develop safely. A female and two males is the bare minimum, but more males can be added and some breeders actively recommend this. A period of ''fattening up'' achieved by feeding frozen or live foods followed by both a sharp drop of temperature and influx of fresh water should induce spawning.The female is shown here just prior to egg release. These eggs are held together in a clutch formed by the female's pelvic fins. How the actual fertilization of the eggs takes place is a matter of great debate amongst Corydoras breeders. Either the sperm is released in the water (possibly which the female wafts down the length of her body) and reaches the eggs OR the female ingests the sperm and somehow this passes through her body and is released over the eggs. This internal route is possibly a by-product of the mechanism that allows Corydoras to ''breathe'' air and dissolve it into the bloodstream in the lower gut. Detractors of the latter theory state that the female's mouth is clamped shut in gripping the male or is clamped to the body of the male by his pelvic fins! Whatever the route, it works. The female swims away and deftly ''lays'' the eggs, usually on the aquarium glass, but occasionally on broadleaf plants. Rearing is as for Corydoras similis.].
  • Oct 05, 03:14 (Bagridae)
    [changes]
    Type_locality changed to [Gangetic provinces [Atrau River], India.] from [Gangetic provinces.].

    Literature changed to [An account of the fishes found in the river Ganges, pp 203, 379, Pl. 11 (fig. 67).] from [Fishes Ganges - pp203, 379 - Pl. 11 (fig. 67)].
  • Oct 04, 12:18 (Callichthyidae)
    [changes]
    Sl changed to [50] from [60].

    Male_sl changed to [0] from [55].
  • Oct 04, 12:18 (Callichthyidae)
    [changes]
    Sl changed to [31] from [50].
  • Oct 04, 12:17 (Callichthyidae)
    [changes]
    Sl changed to [43] from [50].

    Male_sl changed to [0] from [45].

    Genus_feeding changed to [] from .
  • Oct 04, 12:17 (Callichthyidae)
    [changes]
    Literature changed to [Vertebrate Zoology v. 57 (no. 1), pp 36, Figs. 1-28, 31-39.] from [Vertebrate Zoology v. 57 (no. 1)].
  • Oct 04, 12:17 (Callichthyidae)
    [changes]
    Sl changed to [45] from [55].

    Male_sl changed to [0] from [50].

    Distribution changed to [South America: Oyapock River basin.] from [South America: French Guiana: Oyapock River basin].
  • Oct 04, 12:17 (Callichthyidae)
    [changes]
    Sl changed to [40] from [46].

    Male_sl changed to [0] from [42].

    Distribution changed to [South America: Orinoco River basin and coastal rivers in Suriname.] from [South America: Venezuela, Suriname].
  • Oct 04, 12:16 (Callichthyidae)
    [changes]
    Sl changed to [42] from [50].
  • Oct 04, 12:15 (Callichthyidae)
    [changes]
    Original_desc changed to [n] from [y].

    Etymology changed to [Mamore in reference to the river that the type specimen was found in.] from [Mamore in reference to the river that the type specimen was found in.].

    Genus_feeding changed to [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.] from [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.].
  • Oct 04, 12:15 (Callichthyidae)
    [changes]
    Desc_by changed to [Nijssen & Isbrücker] from [Nijssen & Isbrücker].

    Original_desc changed to [n] from [y].

    Genus_feeding changed to [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.] from [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.].
  • Oct 04, 12:15 (Callichthyidae)
    [changes]
    Original_desc changed to [n] from [y].

    Genus_feeding changed to [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.] from [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.].
  • Oct 04, 12:15 (Callichthyidae)
    [changes]
    Original_desc changed to [n] from [y].

    Distribution changed to [South America: Guaporé River basin.] from [South America: Guaporé River basin.].

    Genus_feeding changed to [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.] from [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.].
  • Oct 04, 12:15 (Callichthyidae)
    [changes]
    Original_desc changed to [n] from [y].

    Type_locality changed to [Río Paragua, northwestern bank, river mouth area, río Itenez system, Raum Piso firme, Provincia J.M. Velasco, Departamento Santa Cruz, Bolivia, 13°31.989'S, 61°50.295'W.] from [Río Paragua, northwestern bank, river mouth area, río Itenez system, Raum Piso firme, Provincia J.M. Velasco, Departamento Santa Cruz, Bolivia, 13°31.989'S, 61°50.295'W.].

    Genus_feeding changed to [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.] from [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.].
  • Oct 04, 12:14 (Callichthyidae)
    [changes]
    Original_desc changed to [n] from [y].

    Type_locality changed to [Tributary of Rio Prêto near Santa Rita de Cassia, about 11°00'S, 44°30'W, Bahia Province, Brazil.] from [Tributary of Rio Prêto near Santa Rita de Cassia, about 11°00'S, 44°30'W, Bahia Province, Brazil.].

    Genus_feeding changed to [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.] from [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.].
  • Oct 04, 12:14 (Callichthyidae)
    [changes]
    Desc_by changed to [Weitzman & Nijssen] from [Weitzman & Nijssen].

    Original_desc changed to [n] from [y].

    Type_locality changed to [Río Conambo at mouth of River Shione, Río Tigre system, about 2°00'S, 76°30'W, Pastaza State, Ecuador.] from [Río Conambo at mouth of River Shione, Río Tigre system, about 2°00'S, 76°30'W, Pastaza State, Ecuador.].

    Identification changed to [Corydoras atropersonatus is similar in colour pattern to C. sychri. C. sychri is a larger fish, has a pointed snout and has more, finer spots.] from [Corydoras atropersonatus is similar in colour pattern to C. sychri. C. sychri is a larger fish, has a pointed snout and has more, finer spots.].

    Genus_feeding changed to [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.] from [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.].
  • Oct 04, 12:14 (Callichthyidae)
    [changes]
    Literature changed to [Revue française d'Aquariologie Herpétologie v. 12 (no. 3) [for 1985], pp 68, Figs. 4-5, 33A.] from [Revue française d'Aquariologie Herpétologie v. 12 (no. 3) (1985), pp 68, Figs. 4-5, 33A.].
  • Oct 04, 12:13 (Callichthyidae)
    [changes]
    Sl changed to [30] from [55].

    Male_sl changed to [0] from [50].

    Tankmates changed to [Keep in a shoal of at least six individuals.] from [Keep in a shoal of at least 6 individuals.].
  • Oct 04, 12:13 (Callichthyidae)
    [changes]
    Desc_by changed to [Tencatt, Grant & Bentley] from [Tencatt, Grant & Bentley].

    Original_desc changed to [n] from [y].

    Genus_feeding changed to [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.] from [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.].
  • Oct 04, 12:13 (Callichthyidae)
    [changes]
    Original_desc changed to [n] from [y].

    Etymology changed to [From the Latin Tres meaning three and lineatus meaning 'of a line'. Alludes to the two pale and single black line running along the fishes body.] from [From the Latin Tres meaning three and lineatus meaning 'of a line'. Alludes to the two pale and single black line running along the fishes body.].

    Identification changed to [Probably the most misidentified fish commonly found in aquatic retailers who incorrectly sell it as C. julii. The true C. julii is such a rare import that sheer numbers mean you are unlikely to really encounter this Brazilian fish. C. julii is similar to the more spotted forms of C. trilineatus but has no trace of any reticulated colour patterning at all and is entirely covered with small, distinct spots. It's mid-lateral black stripe is fainter and does not reach as far towards the fishes head as in C. trilineatus. This species was described in 1872 with a couple of paragraphs of text and drawings which do not clearly show coloration. The author notes, "Light straw-colored, brownish above, a yellowish lateral band with rather faint brown margin above and below, and blackish median line. A very black spot on the ends of the soft dorsal rays; tail deeply forked, with five vertical bands; anal spotted. Some longitudinal lines on the side of the face".] from [Probably the most misidentified fish commonly found in aquatic retailers who incorrectly sell it as C. julii. The true C. julii is such a rare import that sheer numbers mean you are unlikely to really encounter this Brazilian fish. C. julii is similar to the more spotted forms of C. trilineatus but has no trace of any reticulated colour patterning at all and is entirely covered with small, distinct spots. It's mid-lateral black stripe is fainter and does not reach as far towards the fishes head as in C. trilineatus. This species was described in 1872 with a couple of paragraphs of text and drawings which do not clearly show coloration. The author notes, "Light straw-colored, brownish above, a yellowish lateral band with rather faint brown margin above and below, and blackish median line. A very black spot on the ends of the soft dorsal rays; tail deeply forked, with five vertical bands; anal spotted. Some longitudinal lines on the side of the face".].

    Genus_feeding changed to [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.] from [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.].

    Compatibility changed to [This commonly encountered Corydoras is a perfect community tank citizen.] from [This commonly encountered Corydoras is a perfect community tank citizen.].
  • Oct 04, 12:12 (Callichthyidae)
    [changes]
    Sl changed to [53] from [65].

    Distribution changed to [South America: Coppename and Nickerie River basins in Suriname.] from [South America: Coppename and Nickerie River basins.].
  • Oct 02, 22:40 (Sisoridae)
    [changes]
    Desc_by changed to [Ng & Kottelat] from [].

    Year changed to [2007] from [0].

    Original_desc changed to [n] from [].

    Type_locality changed to [Baw Di Chaung at Baw Di bridge, 32 kilometers from Gwa on road to Ngathaingchaung, Rakhine State, Myanmar.] from [].

    Type_loc_notes changed to [From original description: 17.570833, 94.729722.] from [].

    Brazil_negative_list changed to [n] from [].

    Literature changed to [Revue Suisse de Zoologie v. 114 (no. 3), pp 496, Fig. 9.] from [].

    Sl changed to [50] from [0].

    Genus_identification changed to [A key to the genus Erethistes is found HERE.] from [A key to the genus Erethistes is found HERE.].

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