Fish ID PLS?

[jacpr233]

Can someone ID this fish for me? I bought him as a flying swallow shark but I haven't found any info about the fish.
Can someone help me pls??

 

[pip walters]

Its is a type of Labeo shark, possibly L. coubie

 

[Tony Gill]

The dorsal fin base looks to be too long for a Labeo. I suspect it's an Osteochilus species. Do an image search on that genus to see if any species match up.

Tony

 

[jacpr233]

Thx guys I'll do the research.

 

[pip walters]

When I was in the pet trade, we used to sell fish that looked very much like these. At the time, they were sold simply as Labeo sharks, but having looked again, I agree with Tony - the dorsal looks too long to be a true labeo (lathough black sharks have a longer dorsal than, say, RTBS).

I know I have seen this fish, but will try and research for you too.

 

[Tony Gill]

Aside from Osteochilus species, also check out Labiobarbus leptocheila.

Tony

 

[pip walters]

That's the one Tony.... been doing my head in all day!!!

 

[jacpr233]

Thx guys. I have an idea now. I will update once he gets full colored.