Catfish ID.

[Circa4190]

I have a couple very potato pictures of my (what I was told) Pictus catfish of some sort. He's about 13" now from tip to tip. I've read that Pictus don't grow this large, but he seems to have slowed down pretty good in the growth department. He's a voracious eater, and surprisingly active. He's a fun fish. Any input is appreciated.

 

[tlindsey]

I have a couple very potato pictures of my (what I was told) Pictus catfish of some sort. He's about 13" now from tip to tip. I've read that Pictus don't grow this large, but he seems to have slowed down pretty good in the growth department. He's a voracious eater, and surprisingly active. He's a fun fish. Any input is appreciated.

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thebiggerthebetter

 

[jclyde13]

Looks like possibly Pimelodus albicans (maximum size 19.7" according to Planetcatfish.com).

 

[Circa4190]

Looks like possibly Pimelodus albicans (maximum size 19.7" according to Planetcatfish.com).

I'll try to get a video later, he doesn't like to sit still long enough to get a picture worth half a crap. Thanks for the input.

 

[moe214]

Looks like a blochii to me. I've had one around that size as well probably an inch maybe two shorter. Yours looks a little thin though

 

[thebiggerthebetter]

Agree on Pimelodus blochii. 13" would be pretty close to record. I picture with tape measure would be needed.

Albicans looks different. I was lucky to have one: https://www.planetcatfish.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=30240&hilit=albicans

 

[big b32]

Whatever he is he is very beautiful.

 

[justarn]

Doesn't look right for a blochii to me, can you get some better pics? I agree too long and slender with reduced pattern too.
Might be wrong...

 

[thebiggerthebetter]

Doesn't look right for a blochii to me, can you get some better pics? I agree too long and slender with reduced pattern too.
Might be wrong...

Does this snipet vid help? https://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/threads/catfish-id-video-as-promised.689124/