Help with sexing an adult L397 that's 3.5+ inches

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Help with sexing an adult L397 that's 3.5+ inches

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Is this L397 a male or female and why?

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Re: Help with sexing an adult L397 that's 3.5+ inches

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Based on narrow body, I'd predict male (immature or subordinate, since it lacks odontodes), but 3.5 inches? Is that SL or TL? If TL, let it grow bigger to be confident.

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Re: Help with sexing an adult L397 that's 3.5+ inches

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Thanks very much Eric
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