Lepidocephalichthys tomaculum, orange-headed loach from Mersing, Johor, Malaysia.

**hwchoy** · 26th Feb 2007, 04:34

found near Mersing, 3.5cm SL, beautiful orangey head. Looks like one of the Pangio based on the dorsal fin shape?

**mickthefish** · 26th Feb 2007, 05:55

hi choy
it looks more like a lepidocephalus than a pangio, i have some guntea with a very similar body shape.

cheers
mick

**hwchoy** · 26th Feb 2007, 10:04

turns out to be Lepidocephalichthys tomaculum, rather uncommon.

**benny** · 26th Feb 2007, 10:45

Interesting looking specimen! Fresh from Saturday's romp?

Cheers,

**hwchoy** · 26th Feb 2007, 10:47

yes, they are sacrificing themselves soon. actually I think they want to keep them for observation.

**David Moses Heng** · 26th Feb 2007, 13:29

Uncle Choy, nice pics there.

YOu just came back form next door?

How's the eel you bought from 328?

**ranmasatome** · 26th Feb 2007, 23:03

Wah.. nice... love the reticulation on this fish.

Your sand not too reflective?

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