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Identifying Algae Eaters - Siamese Algae Eater, Garra Taeniata, Flying Fox & Chinese Algae Eater

Courtesy: http://www.thekrib.com/Fish/Algae-Eaters Features SAE Garra Taeniata Flying Fox Chinese Algae Eater Horizontal Stripe Edge Zig-Zag Smooth Smooth Uneven Extend to Tail Yes No Yes No Lt. Stripe Above sometimes Yes Yes ? Dorsal Region Reticulated - Black Edged Scales Solid Grayish Brown Fins Dorsal Transparent Dark lower rays & yellowish Dark bands & white tips Transparent Anal Transparent Yellowish ? Transparent Pelvic Transparent Yellowish ? Transparent Mouth ? Smal, non-clinging suckermouth (maybe with red/pink) Clinging sucker mouth Barbel 1 pair 2 pairs 2 pairs none