Is this a PBB?

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Aimara
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I got this one a few months back as a PBB. Hao saw some pics of it and believe it might possibly be a Nigerian Lap? I spent 250 Euro on it so i hope it is the real deal ;-).
Please give your opinions

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Finlet count is 13 if I counted right. So it’s a lap.
 
Around here a 6”-7” is like $50-$80 so a 16” maybe $100-$140 depends on the lfs and your location and how they label this guys, i usually see them labaled as palmas bichir.
 
I count 13 finlets and at that size I would think the head would start looking like a pbb. BUT I honestly think that is the nicest nigerian lap I've ever seen. That lap looks nicer than my pbb
 
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I count 13 finlets and at that size I would think the head would start looking like a pbb. BUT I honestly think that is the nicest nigerian lap I've ever seen. That lap looks nicer than my pbb
That's why I'm fine with a Nigerian Lap. Most of them look nicer than PBB IMO. Of course, there are PBBs that put even the nicest Nigerian Laps to shame. I'm very picky when it comes to PBB. Needs to have a certain look to it. Some Nigerian Laps look identical to a PBB when its 20"+. Definitely underrated fish when it comes to Nigerian Laps.

How big is this fish ?
I believe 16".
 
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