PIMELODUS CELESTIS (Jumper catfish) ?

justarn

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These are for sale locally and I'm curious, the name has no results on planet catfish...
I can't find any real info online other than pimlodus sp.
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There's actually no described species called Pimelodus celestis, so it seems that this name has been made up by exporters or collectors.
 
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I'll take a look through the pim family on pcf the fish sure looks familiar but so many species look similar, possible it's a new species in the hobby as well. I believe their family can use some work lol
 
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Unfortunately you called the wrong guy, I'm useless at Pimelodus :(
 

justarn

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Lol, I just added in who I knew is on regularly.
Cheers Viktor, possibly a 6" max size then hmmm.
Probably a bit small for me then...
 

justarn

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Second thoughts Viktor the fish I have pictured seems to have a different shaped adipose...
If that's the actual fish and not a generic pic.
 

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I’ve seen these called Pimelodus sp Peru 2 or blue pims?
 
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