Unknown Pseudacanthicus sp. Tapajos basin

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Unknown Pseudacanthicus sp. Tapajos basin

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Hi.

I've received few of these what appear to be a new specie from the tapajos basin.
Please take a look at the pics and feel free to comment.

They came in very bad shape but after 4 weeks of quarantine, they have regained their natural color and apatite.
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Few pics inside their tank.
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It is very pretty! I wish i could help you with the I.d.
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Re: Unknown Pseudacanthicus sp. Tapajos basin

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Pseudacanthicus sp. titanic, L273
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OlePaulsen wrote:Pseudacanthicus sp. titanic, L273
I whas also thingking about this specie.
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Pseudacanthicus sp. titanic, L273
Agreed.

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Certainly looks very similar to the
L273
that that I have.
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Re: Unknown Pseudacanthicus sp. Tapajos basin

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Thank you guys... All of you have confirmed what I was not sure about.
This seems to be a little different form of what I'm used to receive but certainly it is the same family.

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I think it's the really flat head that gives it away. I found among the Pseudas I have owned (L273, L114, L25 and L160) the L273 has the flattest head.
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right.

I thought I have discovered something ;))
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