ID this pleco - sold as a 'snowball'

snowball · Post by **snowball** » 31 Jul 2005, 11:50

I've had three of these little beasties for a few years, never managed to find out what they are. They were sold to me as 'Snowballs' They are approximately 4" in size.

Can anyone tell me what is the genus & species?

Post by **Silurus** » 31 Jul 2005, 13:05

This?

Oscar · Post by **Oscar** » 31 Jul 2005, 13:08

Probably Hypancistrus inspector. or maybe Baryancistrus sp. L142-LDA33.

do you have any pic of complete fish?

Regards.

snowball · Post by **snowball** » 31 Jul 2005, 13:44

Thanks for the quick replies.

They do appear to resemble H. inspector, although my specimens are certainly more golfball shaped than any of the ones in those photos. Perhaps mine are just fat and old?

Here's a few more pics, I'll try to get some better ones in the morning.

racoll · Post by **racoll** » 31 Jul 2005, 20:05

I would say these are H.inspector.

I think the mouth is too small for a Baryancistrus.

also, i don't think a Baryancistrus of that size would show that much odontodal growth.