Brachyplatystoma sp. salton

[fishnatics]

Came across this catfish and wanted to know more info before I decide if I want it or not. I've searched the Internet and planet catfish but not much info. The catfish I'm interested is brachyplatystoma sp. salton. Any info would be much appreciated. Thanks

 

[weirdfishlover]

Here's mine :

 

[fishnatics]

Very nice looking cat. Looks like a Pimelodus sp. The one offered for sale has spots on it with a long trailer on its tail fin.

 

[thebiggerthebetter]

I don't think salton is vaillantii. Anyone else?

Per Fugupuff, this local name is used for capapretum (hence the spots on young fish) and some other species:

see post #53 and #54 http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/threads/piraiba-pictures.520869/page-6#post-6273434

post #77 http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/threads/piraiba-pictures.520869/page-8#post-6276428

 

[fishnatics]

Here's a pic of the catfish. I hope the seller won't mind me using his pic.

 

[fishnatics]

Thanks for the article Thebiggerth. After reading the whole thread, it seems these cats get big.

 

[thebiggerthebetter]

Interesting cat. If it is a Brachyplatystoma, I've never seen one like this.

It'd be nice to get a few more shots and of better quality.

 

[fishnatics]

Unfortunate this is the only pic that the seller posted on Craigslist and I don't want to bother the seller unless I'm 100% sure I will buy it.

 

[thebiggerthebetter]

You can't buy it unless you are 100%... well, at least 90%+ sure what it is.

 

[fugupuff]

salton is capapretum
the other one on the second post is a vaillanti.