Pic is much to far away for me to tell... I honestly have no idea what sex my flowerhorns are until they are 3 inches plus. I say just enjoy it.
Could be..I live in Daytona FL. Chances are pretty high theyre from same genetics.I just put 4 of the same guys in my tank today. I bought them from tampa bay chiclids as red dragons....looks pretty close to your guy...