Extra Large Pictus Catfish?

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Extra Large Pictus Catfish?

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Someone I know just bought a tank from CL that included a few fish with it. One of those fish is a large catfish. It looks very much like a Pimelodus pictus, only it's about 9 - 10 inches. I looked around on here, but I'm at a complete loss. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks!
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Re: Extra Large Pictus Catfish?

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Pimelodus blochii
(or a member of that species complex).
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Re: Extra Large Pictus Catfish?

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a real beauty! :shock:

this is obviously one of those fish that are often overlooked when young, because then they're more 'bland' than say Pim pictus or Pim albofasciatus.
this is one pretty catfish.
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Re: Extra Large Pictus Catfish?

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I have a description for Pimelodus ortmanni in front of me...could it possibly be this??
I would like to see a better side shot with caudal just for interest sake.

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Re: Extra Large Pictus Catfish?

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I'll ask him to take another better pic of the cat's side. Thanks for the replies so far!
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