Rottweiler and mermaid’ fish cross identified


	Rottweiler and mermaid’ fish cross identified

lisaann2007

6-3-2008 3:26 PM

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6-3-2008 4:50 PM

michellezm

Pity they didn't take a better picture. I'm going to try and find one.

6-7-2008 7:25 PM

lisaann2007

There might be a better one somewhere else.
Good luck finding one.

6-8-2008 7:12 AM

michellezm

http://www.fishbase.org/images/species/Alfer_u3.jpg

This would appear to be one lisaann - I think

6-9-2008 5:48 AM

lisaann2007

Thanks

I appreciate it.

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