L260 Pretender - Please Help ID

Jerry R · Post by **Jerry R** » 06 Sep 2006, 18:49

I obtained two of these fish in a trade. I was told that they were L260's. They do not look the part.

Here are some links to the pics. Any help would be appreciated.

http://www.planetcatfish.com/forum/albu ... pic_id=704

http://www.planetcatfish.com/forum/albu ... pic_id=705

http://www.planetcatfish.com/forum/albu ... pic_id=703

http://www.planetcatfish.com/forum/albu ... pic_id=702

http://www.planetcatfish.com/forum/albu ... pic_id=701

Post by **Janne** » 06 Sep 2006, 20:51

These are Hypancistrus sp "Monte Dourado" and they have no L-no yet, their origin is Rio Jari/Brasil.

Janne

worldwide73 · Post by **worldwide73** » 07 Sep 2006, 03:39

I can see why they might of said they were L260, at first glance they just look really stressed to me, I know the one I had looked stressed like that too.

Brantley

Jerry R · Post by **Jerry R** » 07 Sep 2006, 18:51

Thanks for the help. I really appreciate it.

Planet Catfish is the best.

Badenser · Post by **Badenser** » 07 Sep 2006, 21:00

Hi,
interesting, because this one iÂ´ve bought as an L 260 too...

Post by **Janne** » 08 Sep 2006, 05:10

And that is also Hypancistrus sp "Monte Dourado".

Janne

pepper- · Post by **pepper-** » 08 Sep 2006, 09:19

Lol, whatever it is I want one!

Jorge · Post by **Jorge** » 09 Sep 2006, 00:11

Janne, do you think this is a "Monte Dourado"?

Post by **Janne** » 09 Sep 2006, 07:53

Another picture with the whole fish or almost, it's hard to see in a close up pic but yours looks like a L260.
The problem with Hypancistrus sp "Monte Dourado" is that they are very variable in their pattern depending what age and size they are in.

Janne

amergim · Post by **amergim** » 09 Sep 2006, 21:44

Jerry,

L260 or not L260, I still have dibs on them

Ramon

Fancyfins · Post by **Fancyfins** » 05 Jan 2007, 05:58

If any of you folks is interested, I will posting an auction for 5 adult (appears to be 2f/3m on Aquabid this weekend. I'd love to see them go to a good home where they'll get lost of action!!!

So if anyone interest -- they are BIG (4-5" each) and HEALTHY. I have no time these days and want to do more than just feed them! To the right person, I include their favorite caves, too!

Cheers,
Wendy
Rogue River, OR

Jorge · Post by **Jorge** » 10 Jan 2007, 17:55

Janne wrote:Another picture with the whole fish or almost, it's hard to see in a close up pic but yours

Sorry for the delate, Janne... I've found some pics of this fish:

Is a female, is lighter than the others L260, more golden and has "stress bars". She lives with a male L260 and I have never seen babys or mating behaviour...

When I bought her, very slim:

Now she tends to be a bit overweight: :huh:

L260 or "Monte Dourado"?

Post by **Janne** » 10 Jan 2007, 20:55

Thats a "Monte Dourado".

Janne

Jorge · Post by **Jorge** » 11 Jan 2007, 11:41

Thanks Janne.

Post by **Borbi** » 11 Jan 2007, 13:57

Hi Janne,

out of personal interest: is there an "explanable" difference or is it an "I just see it"-kind of difference between L260 and H. sp. "Monte Dourado"?

If it is simply the fine markings: why not call it L318 or something?

Greetings, Sandor

L260 Pretender - Please Help ID

L260 Pretender - Please Help ID

Monte Dourado group available