is this a Synodontis eupterus?

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WOGGIES
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is this a Synodontis eupterus?

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sorry for the picture being on a camera phone, i don't have a digital camera. But i took this picture of an adult catfish from the pet store. I have 2 little ones now, but aren't sure what they are, thanks for the help. it is about 6 inches in the picture
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I am pretty sure that is a hybrid Synodontis.
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so what will a hybrid become when it's an adult? how big will it get? What do u think it's an hybrid of? thanks
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It's most likely the hybrid of S. eupterus and another Synodontis species (not sure which).
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