two Astroblepus species

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two Astroblepus species

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Here are 2 species of Astroblepus. One is A. mancoi and another one tentatively identified as A. taczanowskii. Both from Peru. Would appreciate any thoughts. Pics are far from being the best but if neede I can try to do more.
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Re: two Astroblepus species

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I am sorry I can't add more to this thread as I don't know this genus well at all. The IDs are solid as far as "current" knowledge is concerned but these has been a lot of new material collected in this genus and I think work is being done on new descriptions / revisions to the point that there could be tens or more new species from this group.

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Thank you for your comments!!!
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