Hoplo id and sexing

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Bettaman
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Hoplo id and sexing

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Hi,
I have an albino Hoplo. Appreciate help in IDing the variety and sex. Thanks
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Re: Hoplo id and sexing

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Megalechis thoracata
, probably a female based on gap between pectoral plates.

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Re: Hoplo id and sexing

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Thanks for the confirmation. I was initially unsure as the spots were not conspicuous.
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