I believe I may have a Hypoptopoma sp (1)

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otocinclus_enjoyer
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I believe I may have a Hypoptopoma sp (1)

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Sorry if I am formatting this wrong in some way. I believe I have this fish:
https://www.planetcatfish.com/common/sp ... ies_id=127
It looks distinctly different from my other "giant otos". I very much like its flat head and its unique patterning.

I am attaching some photos:
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I would be more than happy to take additional pictures if it would help.

Which fish do you think I have? How do we know for sure?
If my guess is correct, is there a way for me to submit my photos to the species page?
Can I become the one "registered keeper"?
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otocinclus_enjoyer
Posts: 2
Joined: 27 Oct 2023, 04:32
My articles: 1
My images: 11
My cats species list: 1 (i:1, k:1)
My Wishlist: 3
Spotted: 1
Location 1: USA
Location 2: Colorado

Re: I believe I may have a Hypoptopoma sp (1)

Post by otocinclus_enjoyer »

please note the interesting dark triangle of color on the base of the dorsal fin
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