Still can't tell which Mochokidae.

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Still can't tell which Mochokidae.

Post by funkyj1313 »

Can someone please identify this guy?
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Post by MatsP »

I think - but I'm not an expert on Syno's. The long dorsal fin is the key I'm using, along with colouration/pattern.

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Post by zenyfish »

Didn't you ask this already?
http://www.planetcatfish.com/forum/view ... ght=#86875

I'd trust the previous answers.
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Post by funkyj1313 »

Yes, I asked this already, but as you can tell the fish has different coloration/pattern now. It may be a little easier to identify with this pic versus the previous pics.
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Post by clunkster »

i still dont think its eupterus look at the dorsal fin yes it looks long but it dont look feathered i could be wrong i think it could be one of the hybrids just my oppinion
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Post by CEfire »

I believe that when this fish grows to adult size it will certainly be Eupterus. These fish have a ton of variability when young I've heard and this one looks exactly like mine when it was a juvie.
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Post by zenyfish »

clunkster wrote:the dorsal fin yes it looks long but it dont look feathered
It's too young for a feathery dorsal.
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