Piraiba pictures

[thebiggerthebetter]

Most (?), me included, consider the thread by Fugupuff (= Wesley Wong of Rare Fish, CA) I linked for you in my original thread, and his info as an authoritive, trustworthy piece. I hope he will chime in to address your question about distinguishing sub-adults and adults.

 

[SirCatfish]

Here is my fish. He's never bashed his nose to any visible damage.


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[SirCatfish]

Piraiba pic from book "Catfish Connection".
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This is the photo I'm referring to when I say how the rounded nose I thought was inherent to the cap is shown on the Fila. The bottom jaw seems different in these


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[Chicxulub]

From what I'm seeing, you simply have a fish that is NOT deformed, unlike most caps. Caps tend to be quite spooky and run into the edge of the tank, giving them the damage. Your fish is just in it's true, wild state.

 

[blackghostknife]

stunning

 

[thebiggerthebetter]

Found this on ebay: What's your opinion, capa or fila or something in between / else ?

 

[raubiy]

Sircatfish.... AWESOME ! I like white belly

 

[Chicxulub]

Spots larger than the eyes. It's a capa.

 

[dazzapolypterusweeksii]

Aquascapeonline are advertising true piraiba catfish however the spots are larger than the eyes

 

[thebiggerthebetter]

Yes, Dazza, I too think both our fishes are capa.