How to identify Brachyplatstoma juruense and Sp. Flash Zebra

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How to identify Brachyplatstoma juruense and Sp. Flash Zebra

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:cry: Could anyone helpn me to identify Brachyplatstoma juruense and Brachyplatstoma Sp. Flash Zebra!!
In Hong Kong, I find this Flash Zebra about 12". I'm very lovely but I'm not sure is it the real Brachyplatstome??
Thanks a lot :cry:
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Can you post a picture? Common names are very difficult to use for identifications.
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Post by Silurus »

Flash zebras are just B. juruense with a more contrasting color pattern.

Compare the pictures here.
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Thanks!
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