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:oops: whoops sorry- been away this weekend (and I didn't think for a moment I'd be right!). Does anyone want to fill in with one this time, and I'll try to think of something if I ever get another one right (not too good at thinking of cryptic clues)?

Sorry guys 'n gals...
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OK I'll try and do one, but don't expect anything cryptic...

I'm a largish loricariid from Brazil, but with no keepers listed on Planet catfish
I have an LDA number, despite being described over 150 years ago
My type locality is unknown
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Hypostomus auroguttatus
?
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Richard B wrote:
Hypostomus auroguttatus
?
well done Richard, that was predictably quick! Your turn... :D
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New fish...

For the 9th time, get off His back - if you can't get this "new fish" it's all greek to me!
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Glyptothorax dorsalis
?
(9th time = 9th hour = ix + hora, dorsal = back.. mumble.. jumble?)
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tobanite:
. mumble.. jumble?)
Maybe... on the G. dorsalis page..." in reference to the distinct coloration of the nuchal plate." Nuchal =NEWchal?
OK, I'm reaching but the rest of your reasoning works for me.
I certainly looked and couldn't find a darn thing with 'ennea' in it.
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What about
Corydoras eques
?
Less than 10 dorsal fin rays = 9, eques = horseman or rider and 'New fish', it would be for us but was described in 1876.
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Ancistrus dolichopterus
? In reference to the many posts about the number of rays on his back?

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None of those i'm afraid...c'mon all you clever people, i'm not that tough to crack & some of you are clearly top MENSA candidates :D

additional clue, i'm a little fish from the biggest family
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L number Banana wrote:I certainly looked and couldn't find a darn thing with 'ennea' in it.
What do you need to find ennea for???
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signing off for the night - see you all tomorrow!
Lou: Every young man's fantasy is to have a three-way.
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Hisonotus iota
:?:
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L number Banana wrote:I certainly looked and couldn't find a darn thing with 'ennea' in it.


Richard wrote: What do you need to find ennea for???
Greek word for nine, "The word Enneagram is of Greek origin and refers to a diagram with nine points or lines. "Enneagram" is the name of the system of knowledge ..."
Okay so I got my Mensa card from a gumball machine :lol:
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From Wiki answers: Nine is 'enaia'.

I've been looking for something with nona in it, as nonane is an butane equivalent with nine carbons instead of four (I thought the numbering comes from Greek) but did not find any fish
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Bas Pels:
From Wiki answers: Nine is 'enaia'.
From the Wiktionary: ennea - nine in greek.
http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/ennea-
Also from other internet sources and my dictionary.

It's pronounced like the singer Enya, would Richard B be that tricky? :lol:

I tried looking for things with noton - greek for back. No luck at finding that AND making a connection with '9 times.' Closest I came was
Hisonotus notatus
. Still don't get the 9.

9 times = IX x,
hmm, now that just looks like fish scales to me so it must be time for bed..
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L number Banana wrote: ' Closest I came was
Hisonotus notatus
. Still don't get the 9.
torbanite wrote:
Hisonotus iota
:?:
I (Iota) is the ninth letter of the alphabet!
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Richard B wrote:New fish...

For the 9th time, get off His back - if you can't get this "new fish" it's all greek to me!
9th & greek - iota
His starts with a capital so was relevant & noton=back.
"new fish" - it is a recent update & on the homepage of fish (not aquaria etc)

ET VOILA! Torbanite rules the roost!!!!! Well done :thumbsup:
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OK.. This one's a bit mad..
ii) Circa 1982, Suggs went out for a drive in his car. Which catfish did it remind him of?
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Liosomadoras morrowi
?
Lou: Every young man's fantasy is to have a three-way.
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Richard B wrote:
Liosomadoras morrowi
?
Got it in one :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Song by Madness: "I've been driving in my car, it's not quite a Jaguar"..

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:D You just gotta love the 80's :D

New fish

Pizarro's fish meets Ugly Betty!!!
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Updated.
Previously Listed Catfish

tobanite:
I (Iota) is the ninth letter of the alphabet!
Didn't...even....notice...that :roll:
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L number Banana wrote:Updated.
Previously Listed Catfish

tobanite:
I (Iota) is the ninth letter of the alphabet!
Didn't...even....notice...that :roll:
Not to worry...i am slightly in awe of the reasoning behind some of the guesses - sheer genius at work!

So whattabout this latest one then? Any thoughts.....
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Anyway all, signing off for the day....c'mon this one is easy peasy lemon squeezy :lol:
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Sorubim lima
?
Pizzaro (the conquestador*) = lima
lima- refers to its exposed pre-maxillary tooth patch. braces? Haven't seen the show.


*other terms have been used...
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L number Banana wrote:
Sorubim lima
?
Pizzaro (the conquestador*) = lima
lima- refers to its exposed pre-maxillary tooth patch. braces? Haven't seen the show.


*other terms have been used...
'fraid not... :(
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Franciscodoras marmoratus
???

Not seen Ugly Betty either so that clue's redundant to me. :oops:
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Carp37 wrote:
Franciscodoras marmoratus
???

Not seen Ugly Betty either so that clue's redundant to me. :oops:
Again no :(

a little knowledge of ugly betty is probably essential.....
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signing off now, probably for the weekend..... :(
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Lou: It's still a three-way!

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