I remember there being an argument a while ago when B. kubotai first came out whether its actually a morph of B. rostrata or not? Perhaps a regional variation?
How has this been resolved?
M. Ophir
Botia kubotai actually Botia rostrata
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Botia kubotai actually Botia rostrata
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Re: Botia kubotai actually Botia rostrata
Kub's and rost's are both closely related but scientifically different Kub's are Burmese whilst Rost's are from India , there is an opinion that the true identity to the Brahmaputra drainage fish we see in the hobby as Rostrata is only tentative
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Re: Botia kubotai actually Botia rostrata
Yes true, but my concern is that the claims made in Kottelat's paper seem to be reaching. I have a hard time following his argument for why they should be separate species when regional variations could produce morphs with the same degree of variation. I mean look at the variability in fin rays and morphs in B. almorhae
Additionally I am a long time doubter of his break up of the genus Botia, his reasons seem to me a bit absurd to be honest. I know I am not a professional ichthyologist and he has had a career filled with milestones and accomplishments. However his work regarding the breakup of the Botiidae into 4 separate genera just doesnt make sense. Anyone with any thoughts or counter arguments?
Thanks,
Mike O.
Additionally I am a long time doubter of his break up of the genus Botia, his reasons seem to me a bit absurd to be honest. I know I am not a professional ichthyologist and he has had a career filled with milestones and accomplishments. However his work regarding the breakup of the Botiidae into 4 separate genera just doesnt make sense. Anyone with any thoughts or counter arguments?
Thanks,
Mike O.
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Re: Botia kubotai actually Botia rostrata
Personally I think the two fish are different , certainly behaviourally which would surely help in the differenciating factors ?
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