Re: Apisto sp. "Cara Pintada"

[Mike & Diane Wise <apistowise@bewellnet.com>]

Julio,

On closer look I think you are right! I'll discuss this with Ingo. Now the
question is: which do we call the "real" Winkelfleck?

Mike Wise

Jota Melgar wrote:

> Mike,
>
> Take a second look at Randy's picture, mainly focus on the caudal peduncle
> spot and to a lesser degree on the caudal fin pattern. The "Winkelfleck"
> has a more irregular and rounded spot than "Masken". Also, the caudal
> peduncle spot in the "Masken" Apisto runs almost from top to bottom. The
> caudal fin in the "Masken" only has, predominantly (I say this because a
> few fish show more), 2 or 3 visible vertical bands while the Winkelfleck
> has it almost entirely banded.
>
> I just run downstairs to check on the angled spots shown in Randy's
> picture. I could see a few young males showing the same spots (lines). I
> took another look at Ingo's article and the picture of A. sp. "Masken" in
> pg 46 also shows 1 spot well defined and another, more faint towards the
> caudal peduncle.  Comments?
>
> Julio
>
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