Supposed "Dolphin Catfish" with fuzzy Barbels. ID please

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Supposed "Dolphin Catfish" with fuzzy Barbels. ID please

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I have an unknown species of catfish which was labelled as a dolphin catfish but clearly is not. It is about 2.5 inches long (juvie), dark grey head with very large eyes, pointed snout with a pair of long barbels with rays on them. Body is grey with a horizontal white stripe running from just behind the gills to the tail. Two black spots on the tail and the dorsal fin is black at the base. Tried to upload a pic but it doesn't seem to want to work with my iPad :(
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Re: Supposed "Dolphin Catfish" with fuzzy Barbels. ID please

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Here are links to the info pages, of two catfish both named under the common name of dolphin catfish in the Catelog -info pages of different species here on the website. Does your fish resemble either of these?
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Re: Supposed "Dolphin Catfish" with fuzzy Barbels. ID please

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I think a photo is the best way for someone to help you - uploading a pic should work without issue on an iPad (assuming the images to upload are stored on your iPad) - if you're having issues, post further details on whats happening and am sure someone can help.
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Re: Supposed "Dolphin Catfish" with fuzzy Barbels. ID please

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Martin S wrote:I think a photo is the best way for someone to help you - uploading a pic should work without issue on an iPad (assuming the images to upload are stored on your iPad) - if you're having issues, post further details on whats happening and am sure someone can help.
Yes, I agree. Meanwhile, a random guess, .

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