Re: sp. turucui

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

Gary,

To expand on Helen's reply: She was using my species list where I place A. sp.
Tucuruí, hesitantly, in the resticulosa-complex. It definitely is a regani-group
species because it is an ancestral species (full set of 4 infraorbital pore) with
minimal sexual dimorphism, a low, even, dorsal fin, round tail, and no lateral
spot. Placing it into one of the complexes (sub-groups) within the regani-group
is more problematical because its unique pattern of dark markings really does not
fit any of them. There smaller size (5 - 6 cm / 2 - 2 ¼"), slightly more elongate
body, and to a lesser extent the blue wash on the dorsal & anal fins are more
reminiscent of members of the resticulosa complex. Since these
species-groups/complexes are descriptive (used only for visual identification) it
doesn't matter really which complex they are put in since their pattern of spots
is so easy to recognize. If you are interested in their biological complex
(phylogenetic placement in relation to other apisto species) that is a question
to which I would hesitate to give a definitive answer. I would just leave it in
the regani-group and not try to place it in a biological species-complex (sensu
Linke & Staeck).

Mike Wise

Frauley/Elson wrote:

> Hello,
> where does Apistogramma sp. Turucui fit in relation to other apistos?
> Which group would it be placed in?
> -Gary
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