Sexing Baryancistrus beggini, some help please

[Jacqueline]

I have a new breeding project settling in my quarantine tank right now. On arrival I took pictures of them and tried to have a go at sexing them.
But it's quite difficult and could do with some help. I know they are not fully grown yet and they are not in breeding condition but if any one would like to help identifying their gender as good as it goes, I would greatly appreciate the input.

Fish 1




Fish 2




Fish 3




Fish 4





Fish 5




Fiah 6




Fiish 7




Fish 8




Fish 9

[Jacqueline]

I think I can see at least 3 females. Any one agree?

[AFC]

Hi,

I would say 2,5,7 female.
With this Fish it is quite easy to see when they are in breeding condition.

Greetings
Hannes

[Jost]

Hi Jacqueline
I also would say at least 3 females (2, 7, 9)
Greetings
Jost

[Jacqueline]

Thank you both very much. To me the most likely females are 7 and 8. Maybe 2 and 6 also but I don't know for sure..

It's very difficult. I am mostly looking at the thickness of the pectorial fin rays, how much odonthode growth is on them and the odonthode growth on the cheeks. Looking at the papilla it doesn't make sense to me. Some look female but have very pointed vents, soma are definite males and show a round vent...


What is it you looked at for your opinion of sex?

[AFC]

Hi,

CHEEKS,
Head Shape/size, fins

Greetings and good luck!

[Jacqueline]

Thank you