What is this fish? If you think you can ID it for me, let me know. This is why I need a "Pleco. Expert" to come on the Rio Parimanu expedition this summer 2010. I really know only a little about identifying this group of fish. We find new catfish all the time and some of them are like this one: What is it? Is it new?

So I really need someone with knowledge of these fish to come along and help us sort these out. It's a chance for adventure off the main path, into an area that is, so far, unknown. If that sounds like something you'd like to try, send me and email!!

Cloud Forest Flowers and Falls

Two Cories/One Stream

This is a lowland jungle stream near Pto. Maldonado. Lance called the first one "C115" and said he has seen them up to 3.5" in length! The second one is very different. Note the nice Caudal barring!

Collecting Rivulus Killifish in the Cloud Forest

A very nice location of Rivulus spp. aff. rubroliniatus collected in the cloud forest, This will give you a good idea of the sorts of habitats the Rivulus here favor.

Let's go Fishing!

This is a "Chambira". They are one of the many sports fishing attractions in the rivers here. These are best fished at some depth (3 meters or so) with sinking line and, shock tippets and big heavy Tarpon flies. One caveat: always get the guide to remove the hook!! Haha!

We are headed to the Cloud Forest!!!

Cock-of-the-Rock. Just one of the spectacular array of bird species to be seen in the Cloud Forest.