Bunocephalus colombianus?

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Bunocephalus colombianus?

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Hey Catologists,

i need some help identifying my Banjo. (The picture is "shopped" to get more details of this beautiful fish!) I wish i could provide more pictures from different angles but i am afraid that this is the only good one i have. From a first comparison i'd say it's a Bunocephalus colombianus. What are your thoughts?

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Hi Philip
What makes you think it's ? Is there any way you can get a picture from above?
Thanks
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Looking at the general shape I would agree but impossible to say 100% based on this image.
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Thanks for the replies! Image That picture convinced me. The pectoral fins are not spikey like i saw at other banjos and colours look similiar. But this is really no good id indications. I thought maybe some ppl here could work their magic. :D
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It looks like the most commonly imported Banjo Cat species whatever that may currently be.
I have 5 or 6 somewhere myself. I would go with .
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