Another installment of i.d. My syno!!!

[szymon328]

I had this guy in a one 180 until he started sucking the slime off my bichirs and attacking my gar, other than that what species is he? I'd like to sell him soon and wana be informed when doing so lol


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[thebiggerthebetter]

There is at least half a dozen if not more of big, drab-colored, inconspicuous synos in this huge genus. They are very hard to ID. You will need an expert with good syno books and likely far better photos. Sorry, I was of no help. I strongly suggest PlanetCatfish.

 

[szymon328]

No worries yea I've checked planet catfish numerous times and they all look similar but not 100% and as u said there were about 6 different species lol just thought some one would come by on MFK that would be able to Id it


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[necrocanis]

I'm no good at synos myself especially the ones that all look alike lol. some info that might help someone more in the know with synos could be what size he is, and various pics from various angles. Including pics from below which are generally very helpful. Pics from above as well. Size really helps if it is mature.

 

[nigaharu]

I believe you have a Frontosa


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[thebiggerthebetter]

.... I strongly suggest PlanetCatfish.

I meant posting (with good pics) not only looking

 

[cl0wn knife]

still a cool catfish whatever it is

 

[koi9]

I believe this is what you have, Hemisynodontis membranacea.

 

[Metriacliman]

@nigaharu
A frontosa isn't a catfish.

 

[necrocanis]

@nigaharu
A frontosa isn't a catfish.

I believe he was speaking of this syno

http://www.planetcatfish.com/catelog/species.php?species_id=1062

You have to remember that species names are used in other types of fish the same. It's the species paired with the genus name that determines which frontosa you're talking about. In this case the frontosa he was referring to was Synodontis frontosa. hope this helps.