Orange Catfish and Similar Species
Horabagrus brachysoma
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Blackspot Catfish
Horabagrus nigricollaris
Key differences: H. nigricollaris typically has a darker, more brownish body coloration and a distinct black collar-like band behind the head, which H. brachysoma lacks. The flank spot in H. nigricollaris is often less defined or absent compared to the prominent spot in H. brachysoma.
Yellow Catfish
Mystus vittatus
Key differences: Mystus vittatus is generally smaller, has a more slender body, and typically exhibits longitudinal stripes along its body, which are absent in Horabagrus brachysoma. The adipose fin structure and barbels also differ.
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