Pseudoloricaria laeviuscula?

[Rita Aspevik]

These catfish were caught with a net on the shore of Lago Verde near Alter do Chao, Rio Tapajós. Could it be Pseudoloricaria laeviuscula?

[MatsP]

It is certainly in the distribution range, and fishbase says they were found in Rio Tapajos drainage. Or at least, they were in 1940...

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Mats

[The.Dark.One]

Has a look of Limatulichthys to me.

[Raph]

Hi,

Yes they are young Pseudoloricaria laeviuscula. The black blotch at base of the caudal fin is characteristic.

Cheers
Raph.

[Rita Aspevik]

Thanks for helping me with the ID

[Jools]

Rita,

Once you get these settled, I'd be keen to add some pics if that's OK? The current pictures we have of this species don't show the telltale caudal spot well.

Cheers,

Jools

[Rita Aspevik]

Of course you can use the photos Jools Is there anyone else who has any idea what species the photos shows?


This is the place they were caught.

[Martin S]

Is there anyone else who has any idea what species this is?

Yes they are young Pseudoloricaria laeviuscula. The black blotch at base of the caudal fin is characteristic.

Is the last picture not another

Pseudoloricaria laeviuscula

again?

[Rita Aspevik]

Yes, it shows the same species as the photos above. I meant to ask if all agree that this is P. laeviuscula.

[Martin S]

Hi,

Yes they are young Pseudoloricaria laeviuscula. The black blotch at base of the caudal fin is characteristic.

Cheers
Raph.

I'd be happy to accept Raph's reply as being confirmation.

Sorry, for the misunderstanding.

Regards

Martin

[Jools]

Yes, it shows the same species as the photos above. I meant to ask if all agree that this is P. laeviuscula.

You're not going to get much better opinion than Raph's.

Jools

[Rita Aspevik]

Many thanks for your help with the identification
What photos do you want Jools, and where should I send them?

[Jools]

Well, the top four in the topic would be great. I think you have my email address?

Cheers

Jools