GiantFishKeeper101 Blue Tier VIP MFK Member Apr 23, 2017 592 1,022 419 Jun 24, 2017 #1 I purchased these guys last year. They are wild caught and both of them are leeris, so I'm told. The big misidentification is that both doesn't have that striped like usually seen in leeris. Note, they're both well over 1". So hopefully, can someone help me id these guys.
I purchased these guys last year. They are wild caught and both of them are leeris, so I'm told. The big misidentification is that both doesn't have that striped like usually seen in leeris. Note, they're both well over 1". So hopefully, can someone help me id these guys.
kno4te MFK Moderator Staff member Global Moderator MFK Member Dec 24, 2005 18,963 21,777 480 USA Jun 24, 2017 #2 Looks to be leeri. Mouth don't go beyond the eye. But thebiggerthebetter will know.
GiantFishKeeper101 Blue Tier VIP MFK Member Apr 23, 2017 592 1,022 419 Jun 24, 2017 #3 Could be Ompok too but at this size, highly doubt.
thebiggerthebetter Senior Curator Staff member MFK Member Dec 31, 2009 17,084 14,867 3,910 Naples, FL, USA Jun 24, 2017 #4 Leerii, micropogon and maculatus are no more Wallago but Wallagonia. Your fish look to me either leerii or micropogon. I've never looked into how to tell them apart. You can study the photos on PCF and/or read the latest revision: https://www.planetcatfish.com/common/genus.php?genus_id=1279#698 Reactions: Renegade Aquatics
Leerii, micropogon and maculatus are no more Wallago but Wallagonia. Your fish look to me either leerii or micropogon. I've never looked into how to tell them apart. You can study the photos on PCF and/or read the latest revision: https://www.planetcatfish.com/common/genus.php?genus_id=1279#698