Catfish ID - being sold as Golden Spotted

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skadude
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Catfish ID - being sold as Golden Spotted

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(Its the one gold in colour with a big black spot)

This is being sold in my local shop as a Golden Spotted Catfish. I'm guessing its not - any ideas anyone?

Sorry about the picture, I had to take it on my mobile phone sneakily while the assistant wasn't looking!
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Dave Rinaldo
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Post by Dave Rinaldo »

Welcome!

Looks like
Horabagrus brachysoma
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Post by corybreed »

That is a "sun cat", Horabagrus brachysoma. I just gave one away 11 inches in lenght.

Mark
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Post by skadude »

Cheers Guys,

That was a super quick reply!

Have to keep it in mind although if it grows to over 11" then it will probably outgrow the tank!
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