What Synodontis type is my catfish?

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What Synodontis type is my catfish?

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Might be a S. decorus
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They look like occelifer to me. Full side body shots with fin coloration patterns visible would be helpful.
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Farm-raised S. ocellifer for me, the larger one I'd like to see a clearer picture of?

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