Fat bellied Acanthocobitis zonalternans

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streptococci
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Fat bellied Acanthocobitis zonalternans

Post by streptococci » Thu Aug 02, 2007 5:42 am

Hi,

Is this one possibly pregnant or have I done something wrong?
Also is my ID right?

Thanks

Craig

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Post by Mad Duff » Thu Aug 02, 2007 6:15 am

Looks heavily gravid to me but I don't think that is Acanthocobitis zonalternans, there are subtle colour differences but I don't think A. zonalternans have such a pronounced fork in the tail (but I am no expert).

I know Graeme has some of these so I am sure he will know for certain :)
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Post by streptococci » Thu Aug 02, 2007 7:18 am

Thanks Mad Duff!

Wasn't sure myself. The pet store didn't even have the faintest idea when I bought them! :D

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Post by The.Dark.One » Thu Aug 02, 2007 7:42 am

Looks like it may be Nemacheilus masyai or pallidus.
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Post by Martin Thoene » Thu Aug 02, 2007 9:35 am

Based on the saddle stripes being wider than the interspaces I would say
N. masyai.

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