Is this some kind of Mystus?

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Is this some kind of Mystus?

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Re: Is this some kind of Mystus?

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Nope, it's a
Pimelodella
of some kind. Probably
Pimelodella gracilis
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Re: Is this some kind of Mystus?

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Very close, except for both of mine have this extension on their dorsals.
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