Differences between L201 and L142

[jabsthetank]

How can you tell which is which? Input would be great. Thanks guys.

 

[jabsthetank]

Basically I need help IDing this pleco. Please help!

 

[smitty03281964]

They are hard to tell for me but I think there is a slight difference in body shape and the amount of spots. I think the snowball has more spots. I think you have L142.

 

[Copp81]

I would say 142. 142 has smaller and more spots than 201.


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[jabsthetank]

But PlanetCatfish seems to state opposite...
If I do have a 142 then thank you!

 

[plecoking2010]

I believe you have 201

 

[Copp81]

Get a picture of the mouth well help Id it


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[jabsthetank]

Alright I'l try that, thanks.

 

[jabsthetank]

I'm actually pretty positive it's a 201. It's spots are way too small to be a 142.

 

[plecoking2010]

I have a 201 and 142 and there is a big difference. 142 is jet black with big pure white spots. 201 is almost a really dark brown with small yellowish white spots.