Armoured Catfish

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shawntraviss
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Armoured Catfish

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Hello all. Im looking for a little help with my Armoured Catfish. I was thinking maybe Lepthoplosternum pectorale or Hoplosternum magdalenae. Any help would be great. Thanks in advance.

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H.Littorale?
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Richard B wrote:H.Littorale?
Correct.
Hoplosternum littorale
is the only member of the larger Callichthyidae with a V-shaped caudal fin and is thus easily recognizable.
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