What kind of Pleco is this?

talen

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I know, its a monster. Someone posted this pic on FB and I just had to know what kind it was. The gold on the tail has been throwing me off as I look through the catalog of numbers.
 

Lornek8

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Panaque schaeferi, L203 or Panaque titan, L418, I'm not familiar enough with either to know the differences.

The gold in the tail can be quite variable though. Some may have it, others not and quantity of gold coloration could also vary.