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Hi all

If possible, please could someone confirm if the species I purchased is .

It is approximately 80 mm SL and the colouration is a mottled brown if this helps. Unfortunately, the LFS only had this single specimen in stock but I have requested from them to order more for me.

Apologies for the simple request but I am not very knowledgeable regarding South American catfish, especially Loricariidae. In addition, if someone knows a key that is freely available to identify Loricariid genera alone, if not species, it would be greatly appreciated. Otherwise, I will need to invest in some books (wife will need convincing).

ya, its a parva. if you end up getting more get ready for babies!

Thanks SLIMESLAYER10

I hope so!

Compare your fish to and note especially the pattern on the dorsal and caudal fins.
-Shane

Thanks for your advice Shane. I noticed that has numerous spots/pigmentation on the abdominal surface and banding on the ventral surface of the tail, which my specimen lacks. Nevertheless, as you recommended, I examined the banding on the dorsal and caudal fins, and after comparing several photographs, these features of my specimen appear to be congruent with H. eigenmanni.

Looks like H. eigenmanni to me.

They are also the most common Hemiloricaria in the trade.

hummmm, i think ive been proved wrong lol. i have seen H. eigenmanni with lots of spots and very few spots so you may just have one with a odd pattern. what ever it is its cool!

racoll wrote: 08 Apr 2018, 17:34 Looks like H. eigenmanni to me.

They are also the most common Hemiloricaria in the trade.

Thanks for the confirmation.

SLIMESLAYER10 wrote: 09 Apr 2018, 02:48 what ever it is its cool!

Yes, it definitely is