Re: A. iniridae

[Randy or Deb Carey <carey@spacestar.net>]

mfjacobs wrote:

> But the big question is the REAL visual difference in A. pertensis,
> meinkeni, and iniridae. I need help here folks.  By the way does anyone
> want 2-3 pair of what ever I have......trade.....no money....I'm easy to
> please.  Thanks
>
> Mike

Mike,

Like Dorthy in "The Wizard of OZ," you had the power/answer all along.  It's in
Linke/Staeck.

[1] iniridae has the lateral band continue into the caudal, but the other two has
a distinct caudal spot, separated from the lateral band.

[2] pertensis males have short ventrals, but the other two have long ventrals.

With these two features, you should be able to figure out the differences (on
adult males).

Further differences are present as well.  For instance, meinkeni has a broken
caudal pattern (upper vs lower) and only iniridae has a light, white edging on
its dorsal and caudal fins.


--Randy


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