Apistogramma sp. rio Abacaxis wild

[FIL]

Hi,
I have a big doubt about the identity of one of two females because if you look at the pattern of the two, it is different. The first is in custody dress with a black dot on each side and the second has a black spot on each side but also a black spot, well marked on the caudal peduncle. I confess to a doubt about the identity.

Watch my video

[video=dailymotion;xk00rw]http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xk00rw_garde-alevins-apistogramma-abacaxis_animals[/video]

Nicolas

 

[Mike Wise]

The very large 'caudal spot' on the 1st female is quite odd. Females should not show any caudal spot when in brood dress because A. sp. Abacaxis does not have a caudal spot. My guess is that it is only an anomaly on this specimen. It is an area of dark pigment on the caudal fin - and not a true caudal spot. I could be wrong, of course. The video is rather small and dark. It is difficult to see the fish very well.