Hypancistrus ID needed

Andre Costerus · Post by **Andre Costerus** » 30 Mar 2006, 10:58

Hi There

I am getting 4 of the fish labeled as L340 below. I am hoping that they are true L340's but would be happy even if they are not.

Any takes on what it might be?

Thanks

Andre

MatsP · Post by **MatsP** » 30 Mar 2006, 11:11

That's a nice collection - unfortunately, I would like to see a more detailed photo of the fish you're asking about - a closer up lateral with the dorsal fin raised and a shot of the mouth just to confirm it's Hypancistrus - there's several others that have pretty similar. Without a better pic, it's hard to say what it is - certainly can't rule out L340, but there are several others that it could also be.

You have probably got the wrong number for your Peckoltia, I think you have L201 (or L15, they are difficult to tell apart). L204 is definitely NOT your fish, as that's a Flash Panaque, a dark based fish with thin yellow/white lines...

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Mats

Andre Costerus · Post by **Andre Costerus** » 30 Mar 2006, 12:05

Hi Matts

Thanks for the quick reply. The fish are still in the dealer's tank and I am getting them next week when I will post the pictures you requested.

Thanks again.

Post by **Shane** » 30 Mar 2006, 14:16

Andre,
This labeled L 204 is actually L 52 or Dekeyseria brachyura. I can not tell which from the photo.
-Shane

joern · Post by **joern** » 30 Mar 2006, 16:17

Hello,

and that one labeld as "L-340" looks very much like a half grown L-134.
L340 does not show these clear stripes in yellow and black as the L-134 does.

Post by **Barbie** » 30 Mar 2006, 21:07

IMO the striping is wrong for L134 also, but it's definitely not L340. Sorry I'm not more help! They still look like pretty healthy fish for your average LFS. Most people would kill to find a selection like that in their local stores ;).

Barbie

Andre Costerus · Post by **Andre Costerus** » 31 Mar 2006, 11:22

Hey guys

The collection is pretty good

We are lucky enough to get a good supply of nice plecos in the last year or so.

I am picking them up from the airport in an hour or so and will post some new pics once they are safe at home.

Andre

Waldo · Post by **Waldo** » 31 Mar 2006, 22:23

Here's L204

YouTube · Post by **Jools** » 01 Apr 2006, 13:39

I'm not 100% sure it's not L340 (I've seen a LOT of these recently) - it is certainly a Hypancistrus and not a Peckoltia going on the headshape. Not an L134 for sure.

Jools

Kribs · Post by **Kribs** » 01 Apr 2006, 21:04

The L340 Looks like a L345 or could also be a juvenile L333.