they are branched.Are it’s bottom whiskers branched or unbranched, I cant tell from the photos?
This fish is an old soul.....It was 8" long when I got it 5 years ago and has always looked similar. i will try and get better pics. She used to be almost round in the belly but has broadened out a bit....probably weighs a pound and a half. I have never seen a bigger Syno.First time ever I see such a syno. And I used to collect them. FWIW.
Show us any and all of the earlier photos, please. If you don't have them, please, use google images and post what looks the closest when it was a fry, juvi, subadult. If you will.