Does this look like a hybrid to you?

[Jonergin]

I picked this guy up at my lfs mixed in with some Convict fry of various ages that had over-run (not surprised) the owner's tank. The previous owner did not report having any Heros, but you never know. It was less then a half inch when I brought it home, so I was unsure then if it was a hybrid or not.

I'm thinking its not, but I've never kept Heros, so would you all take a look and tell me what you think?

 

[nifeman]

looks like green sev

 

[FishingOut]

Its a Green Severum. No hybrid. Looks like a nice little guy too.

 

[Gatorxxx420]

Nice looking Green Severum. I didn't like these at first, but they've grown on me a lot. They're fascinating looking fish to me now.

 

[Chrisplosion]

Thats a green severums. Never seen proof of the crossing outside their genus.

 

[luvallknight]

very nice little green severum i'm looking at buying a green and turquoise severum

 

[hamfist]

Yup, nice little green sev. Looks like a female to me.

 

[David R]

I thought that "green severums" were hybrids, usually a mix of H severus and H. efasciatus? Given that they've been kept in captivity for over 50 years it wouldn't be surprising, and the hybrid fry could have been crossed many many times so it would be hard to tell.
Certainly doesn't look like an inter-generic hybrid though.

 

[Jonergin]

Thanks for the replies and compliments all! Much appreciated.