Hoplosternum Littorale gender

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v_24
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Hoplosternum Littorale gender

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Can anyone please help... I want to start breeding these cats but can't tell the gender. I can catch these cats from my pond.
please help. *Pics will be helpful*
Thank you!
Bas Pels
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Re: Hoplosternum Littorale gender

Post by Bas Pels »

Males have overlapping pelvic plates, and the first spine of the breastfin is curved. Often it is reddish, but it can be brown, the color is to impress ladies.

Still, posting a picture or 2 would help
cats have whiskers
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