Looks like a Hemibagrus but what species?

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Looks like a Hemibagrus but what species?

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Asking for a peer: https://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/foru ... sh.683917/ who states: "Just got this guy from a fish farm and wondering what type catfish it is. The seller said its from China. Does anyone know what catfish it is? It's hard to see in the photo but it's body is yellowish brown with small black spots all over."
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Re: Looks like a Hemibagrus but what species?

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My initial thoughts were H.olyroides but I am not entirely sure, especially with the given provenance.
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Re: Looks like a Hemibagrus but what species?

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Thank you, Balaji.

I know HH semi-retired. Maybe he'll see this sooner or later.

Anyone else?
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Re: Looks like a Hemibagrus but what species?

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Hemibagrus macropterus
? I'm not familiar with this species. Looking at the length of the adipose fin, it can only be a few species of
Hemibagrus
. @Silurus, might find this one interesting enough to comment on. I do know he does quite enjoying the ID side of mystery cats.

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Jools has nailed the ID, which means that my absence won't be missed ;)

In any case, I can be summoned for comments in the future using the "@Silurus" tag.
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Like a fishy genie. :-) Thanks HH, made my day I got one of these darn things right!

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