I believe this guy was mislabled?

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I believe this guy was mislabled?

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The LFS was calling this guy:

(On the tank) "Spotted Albinus Pl*co / L148 / WILD"

(On the receipt) "Chaetostoma sp. "Spotted Rubber Lip Pl*co (Frogmouth) L148"

Here's a picture, the fishie is really sorta blueish/grey with spots...

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Post by Yann »

HI!

Yes it is a Chaetostoma sp
Those prefer cooler T° than your zebra or maccus...
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Spotted rubberlip. Looks just like the little guy I picked up a week ago.
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Thank you both, very much.
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