Can anyone id this hypancistrus pls??

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clint8
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Can anyone id this hypancistrus pls??

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Hi ppl.

Just wondering if anyone could help me id this hypancistrus sp. Its about 7-8cm. Not sure which L no it is. If anyone has the faintest idea...would love to hear from you.

Cheers,
Clint
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Re: Can anyone id this hypancistrus pls??

Post by Janne »

Looks nice but still very young, I think this one belongs to the complex of species we call H. sp "Lower Rio Xingu". They are not only one species and have no L-number's, it's not totally impossible it can be a young L66 but I dont think so.

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clint8
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Re: Can anyone id this hypancistrus pls??

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Thanks for you feedback Janne, i have a few others that i got in a colony but all looks different hence my post. I'll be posting a few other pics soon to see what else i could have!!!!

Any other views??

Cheers,
Clint
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