Synodontis ¿ornatus?

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Synodontis ¿ornatus?

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Hi everybody. Hear again to identify another catfish with your help. I have difficulty with the different species of Synodontis. I think this is S. ornatus, but your opinion will be appreciated.

The fish measures about 10 cms. long


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Thanks in advance.
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Definitely NOT Synodontis ornatus. Probably juvenile S. eupterus.

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That's S. eupterus all right.
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Post by Jorge »

Thanks, Dinyar and Silurus.

It is too big to be considered a juvenile, (probably is more near to 15 cms. than 10 cms.), but I agree with eupterus.

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I can't see the pic?
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Post by Jools »

Ah, the old "post a pic, get it identified and then rename it without chaning the original link" trick.

Have a look at http://atlas.drpez.org/view_photo.php?s ... rus&id=aaa

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Jorge, BTW, the Pseudoplatystoma corruscans on that site is actually a Sorubimichthys planiceps.

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Post by Jorge »

Thanks, Jools. Very kind of you to put an eye in the site :D

I'm sure it was identified at the public Genova's Aquarium as a P. corruscans, but I'm sure you have more experience. I will check it.

I fix the link of the photo (sorry, it happened exactly as Jools said).

Thanks again!!!!!!
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Is it the camera angle or has that fish got a short nose? Nice all the same.
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I thought this but its been identified aparently. :roll:
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