B&W Sunfish ID #4

[sandtiger]

Too easy!...j/k
But, I was pretty much 100% on this one as soon as I looked at it. Neither of you guys really explained why you think it's a rock bass though. Even kafiltafiish's explaination really doesn't distinguish it from other Ambloplites species. Some give aways for me (besides the overall head and gill plate shape which immediately told me it was Ambloplites) are the hint of the vertical mark under the eye, the dark margin of the anal fin, and lack of heavy mottling present in other species like the shadow bass.

So, I'll agree-A. rupestris

That's the sort of response I was looking for. I knew it was an easier fish to ID, heck...the same fish is in my avatar.

i tend not to explain why i id them, because the title just says b&w id. that tells me: identify this fish. not identify this fish and tell why.

In each thread I've stated to explain how you got your answer or why you think it is what you think it is. I didn't mention it in this thread simply because I thought everyone knew by now. But you knew it was a rock bass because you already know I have one.

 

[andyjs]

i tend not to explain why i id them, because the title just says b&w id. that tells me: identify this fish. not identify this fish and tell why.

Then I assume you didn't read sandtiger's instructions when he started these threads. He doesn't need an ID of these fish. This is an excercise for us to become better at IDing.

 

[le patron]

The purpose of these threads is to develop better ID skills, which includes using specific characters to ID fish rather than overall impressions. Check the first B&W ID thread.

By the way, guys- anal fin spine count is important here.

ok, just refrain from making similar comments in the future. the past b&w id threads have been trashed up and derailed because of this, so please quit preaching

 

[le patron]

Then I assume you didn't read sandtiger's instructions when he started these threads. He doesn't need an ID of these fish. This is an excercise for us to become better at IDing.

i have actually been talking to sand tiger a lot lately, and i know what the purpose of these threads is and i have read sand tiger's instructions. im putting my input in and if i dont feel like explaining why, tough luck. i dont do these id's for anyone else, i just want to see how my id skills are. that a good enough reason for you?

 

[Noto]

All right, I won't make any comments to you any more.

 

[le patron]

That's the sort of response I was looking for. I knew it was an easier fish to ID, heck...the same fish is in my avatar.

In each thread I've stated to explain how you got your answer or why you think it is what you think it is. I didn't mention it in this thread simply because I thought everyone knew by now. But you knew it was a rock bass because you already know I have one.

you caught me
how's he doing btw?

 

[ceeej31]

you caught me

cheater

 

[le patron]

cheater

say what you will i knew it was a rock bass when i first saw it anyways. ive been researching them lately because i plan on getting one next spring, thats how i reached the conclusion so quickly. however the fact that i knew i was correct was because i know he has one

 

[sandtiger]

No need to argue over this. I do ask that you include an explanation mostly to prevent people from randomly guessing. If someone doesn't want to take the time to do that its fine, just as long as they're still learning something from them.

 

[le patron]

sorry for mottling up your thread man, and thanks. thats what i was trying to explain