When Kullander reviewed the genus Pterophyllum (again) in 1986, mostly to settle the question of whether scalare and altum were valid species or merely subspecies (Burgess, 1976), he noted variances within the specimens of scalare that were collection-locale dependent. Among other things, the presence or absence and extent of red spotting on the flanks... -Y- David A. Youngker http://www.mindspring.com/~nestor10 nestor10@mindspring.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is the apistogramma mailing list, apisto@majordomo.pobox.com. For instructions on how to subscribe or unsubscribe or get help, email apisto-request@majordomo.pobox.com. Search http://altavista.digital.com for "Apistogramma Mailing List Archives"!