ID this fish

[limz_777]

anyone knows what Bagarius species is this?

 

[Honda12]

Bagarius yarelli.

 

[Cichlas]

I agree

 

[limz_777]

how to differentiate a B. Bagarius and a B.Yarelli? they do look similar. pics will help.

 

[Honda12]

Here are the three types from smallest to largest.
http://www.planetcatfish.com/catelog/sisorida/bagarius/572_F.PHP
http://www.planetcatfish.com/catelog/sisorida/bagarius/997_F.PHP
http://www.planetcatfish.com/catelog/sisorida/bagarius/786_F.PHP

You have the largest type that grows to 61in. you can tell the difference when yours gets bigger than 8in. B. bargarius only gets 8in and B. suchus only gets 28in.

 

[guppy]

how to differentiate a B. Bagarius and a B.Yarelli? they do look similar. pics will help.

The yarelli kisses better

Okay, for real, the bagarius has the pelvic fin starting in front of the base of the last dorsal ray and the adipose fin starts behind the origin of the anal fin.
The yarelli's pelvic fin starts behind the base of the last dorsal ray and the adipose fin starts in front of or level with the origin of the anal fin.

 

[Honda12]

Too bad he'll take your lips with him after the kiss.

 

[limz_777]

, the kisser was a good one , thanks for d input guys. for a minute i wish it was a B.bagarius , it doesnt make a good tankmate rite, currently hes 6inchs.

 

[Honda12]

I know the B. yarelli doesn't do to well with tank mates. I don't know about the B. bagarius. Since they only get around 8in so you might be able to keep somethig with it.

 

[limz_777]

??? i thought its a yarelli?