ID on this pleco? (sold as Peckoltia L202)

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ID on this pleco? (sold as Peckoltia L202)

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Hi all,

Could you please help me identifying this pleco? It was sold to me as a Peckoltia , but picture on the noose is not the same.
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Thanks and regards
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Re: ID on this pleco? (sold as Peckoltia L202)

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Re: ID on this pleco? (sold as Peckoltia L202)

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what's his size?
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Re: ID on this pleco? (sold as Peckoltia L202)

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His size is 10 cm.
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Re: ID on this pleco? (sold as Peckoltia L202)

Post by PlecosAndLoaches »

My vote would be L15, seen here:
http://www.planetcatfish.com/common/ima ... ge_id=7256
I have one that looks almost exactly like yours.
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Re: ID on this pleco? (sold as Peckoltia L202)

Post by Coldhands »

Not L202 IMO. They tend to have tiny spots in the head area. I agree this one could be an L49 or L15.
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Thanks to all!
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