What catfish is this?

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brianyam
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What catfish is this?

Post by brianyam »

Hi,

Can anyone please ID this catfish. I got it from my dad and he doesn't even remember when he bought it! (he is old).

Thanks
Brian
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Elwood
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Re: What catfish is this?

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The picture is no good for an identification, but it could be a Platydoras.
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MatsP
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Re: What catfish is this?

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Platydoras armatulus
- for a long time misidentified as
Platydoras costatus
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Acanthicus
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Agree with Mats.
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