South American Or Asian?

[mr.bigglesworth]

Bumblebee Catfish. I think its South American not sure. Btw, pics are beyond me. Im lucky i got 1 that looks like an orange blob. I have never seen the catfish until today. I've had it for 6 months. I only see it cuz I upgraded from a 10g to a 20g so I finally get to enjoy him.

 

[pudgeking]

Looks like a south american to me, the asians have a pointier nose. Also, disappearing for months is a trademark of the south american bumblebee cat.

 

[thebiggerthebetter]

SA do not exceed 2". Asians grow to ~6".

 

[mr.bigglesworth]

But he's way bigger than 2". He's around 3"-4".

 

[thebiggerthebetter]

Look like I was off by at least an inch http://www.planetcatfish.com/cotm/cotm.php?article_id=91

 

[necrocanis]

IMO two very different looking fish. The SA is much more common. Would like to get an asian or african bumble bee catfish myself.

 

[wayne the pain]

Deffinately SA, the stripe in the caudal is a bit of a give away