Claimed to be 4ft, 21 kg Hemibagrus wyckii. Can we confirm?

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Claimed to be 4ft, 21 kg Hemibagrus wyckii. Can we confirm?

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from https://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/foru ... st-8401908
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Yes, looks big and heavy... what else do you want confirmed? :))

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Re: Claimed to be 4ft, 21 kg Hemibagrus wyckii. Can we confirm?

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You're sharp :)

Bump.

If not confirm the ID for sure, at least share some ID thoughts, please.
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Re: Claimed to be 4ft, 21 kg Hemibagrus wyckii. Can we confirm?

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Bump.
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Re: Claimed to be 4ft, 21 kg Hemibagrus wyckii. Can we confirm?

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Don't think so. I think the snout is too round and I'm not seeing the whiskers that are readily visible in other images.
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Re: Claimed to be 4ft, 21 kg Hemibagrus wyckii. Can we confirm?

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Thank you. These are some of my doubts as well but it'd be nice to have expert's thoughts.
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Re: Claimed to be 4ft, 21 kg Hemibagrus wyckii. Can we confirm?

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It could be, but could equally be H. wyckoides or some other congener with white barbles - I can't really see the caudal.


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