C. nordestini (C57), microcanthus or other

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eupterus
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C. nordestini (C57), microcanthus or other

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These came in as C57 but I am not convinced that they aren't microcanthus. Let me know what you think

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Post by medaka »

Looks like C57 's to me,
C microcanthus. is not as high at the dorsal as the ones you have posted.
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Post by chef »

Definately c57'S and as far as i know and maybe ian will put me straight that microcanthus has'nt been collected yet
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