I also found this site but im not sure exactly how accurate it is. It states that they only get around 20 cm so like 7-8 inches. Idk..

http://www.aquariumglaser.de/en/fish-ar ... raguay_en/

How big do they get? ive read several different things from 20 cm to 4 ft The species page on here states just under 4' without the tail, which is based on the largest recorded fish known. I don't know what size they get to in captivity, and I don't know if anyone on here keeps that species, so am ...

@bekateen - good spot! If you look closely at the photos in the original post (especially the last one), the outer edge of the caudal fin is clear - does this show re-growth following damage? I think this will need to do a bit of growing to be more sure of ID, but if it is indeed Pinirampus then th...

After some thinking and research ive come to the conclusion he is a Pinirampus the second photo is a picture off the internet of such species and the first is my catfish. They closely resemble all the way down to the white dot on their forehead. Is this a rarity in the aquarium hobby i cant find a l...

Yes indeed 4 - 4.5 " maybe i was hoping as he gets bigger his coloration will change and spots will start to show i dont know though. Thank you very much!

I bought it online informed it was a vulture catfish. However doesnt have the same markings as any that i have seen. Please help.