Male or female channa barca ?

[Kakatara]

I gonna buy this 16" channa barca, but i dont know what sex is it.. Anyone can help me ?
Ps: sr for my bad Endlish. And where can i find another barca like this to be a pair ?
Thank u

 

[Mazhar26]

first of all wow ,,, wanna get this fish as soon as possible ,,, looks female to me but the fines r not in upright position , so difficult to tell , so should buy this feed it well , both male and female barca looks fabulous

 

[Mazhar26]

forgot to ask whats the price, I am planning to get one next year,,

 

[Kakatara]

1500$ sir. I want to try a male first, not sure can breed @@

 

[kavas]

These are a few pictures of one of my Channa Barcas. Any idea if it is a male or a female?

 

[Acidbyt]

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These are a few pictures of one of my Channa Barcas. Any idea if it is a male or a female? View attachment 1211095

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too young to tell from sight]
would side with female