ID needed on algae eater

[BioHazard]

My lfs got this in with some other fish, which I was able to ID. However, I know these 'algae eaters' can be tricky... Help would be appreciated in IDing this guy.

 

[J double R]

looks like it might be a poorly marked CAE to me.. also, is there something going on at the base of the pectoral fins?

 

[fishorama]

Well, he's not the "good" SAE, siamensis or altrimes, might be 1 of many "lesser" saes, those reddish lips should be a hint...Did you check pinkertd's thread in bottom feeders?

 

[Lab_Rat]

Looks like a Thai flying fox to me, though the mouth is odd. A close up of the mouth would help a lot. It's not a true SAE.

 

[BioHazard]

The color looks like a flying fox to me, but the mouth seems different, which is why I am confused.

 

[BioHazard]

Anyone else? Still haven't gotten the consensus I was hoping for.

 

[melv]

could it be a cross between a CAE and a Golden algae eater? would explain the slight colour tints in the fins and the slightly different markings? just a longshot thought

 

[FasterShrimpo]

Chinese Algae Eater for sure.

 

[Slappy*McFish]

I agree. CAE.

 

[Vicious_Fish]

Yellow-finned Tuna. No wait, scratch that.....it's a CAE.