Pls Help too ID Asian Shovel Mouth Catfish???

[Ransom]

I have picked up a Catfish, Its only 2" in size right now, it looks identical too a Tiger Shovel Nose, but its colouring is much different its face an gills are aliminium colour (shiney silver) and this back is more a darker colouring

Any ideas on what this could be the shop listed it as a Asian Shovel Mouth Catfish, which theres no information about,.

 

[Yellowcat]

Looks like sperata aor, they will eventually grow large and can be aggressive as well...

 

[thebiggerthebetter]

Yep, it is a Sperata. Which one IDK. Yellowcat may have a better eye/knowledge. I have found I cannot tell between the three species in this genus when they are babies and juvies. Check them out yourself: http://www.planetcatfish.com/catelog/genus.php?genus_id=76

Yes, expect 1.5-2 meters in adult length. It's gonna need a swimming pool for a home

 

[Ransom]

Thanks guys looks like you have nailed it on the head im thinking from the photos and my fish in the tank it is a Indian Shovelnose Catfish / Sperata aor

im hoping good things from him, he is very active in the tank, feeding on blood worm so far,
thanks very much for the ID, top quality guys

 

[thebiggerthebetter]

Our pleasure, bro! Good luck with the cat and please, if you will, come back to this thread with pics and updates every now and then. This is how we all learn best together.