first baby aimara hits the U.S.!

[The TRUST]

Ok I am totally clueless when it comes to Hoplias.

I saw the vid and to me it looks pretty much like a regular wolf fish.

Can somone tell me how to identify them when young? I am interested in learning more on them.

 

[DIESELMACK]

very nice

 

[lil neet]

The characteristics of aimara are to distinctive ones only they have.
1)black spot on edge of gill plate .As seen in the picture.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/istlanum/lolly/house/0330-TARAIRAO-1.jpg

2) v pattern on side .All Aimara have these two and only they are only holpias that have.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/istlanum/S2010680.jpg

 

[The TRUST]

The characteristics of aimara are to distinctive ones only they have.
1)black spot on edge of gill plate .As seen in the picture.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/istlanum/lolly/house/0330-TARAIRAO-1.jpg

2) v pattern on side .All Aimara have these two and only they are only holpias that have.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/istlanum/S2010680.jpg

Thanks neet! now now I know if I have stumbled onto a hidden treasure if they come mixed in with other wolf fish in the LFS

 

[Euge]

woah that must of cost a pretty penny. Looks very healthy btw

 

[Gr8KarmaSF]

cool

 

[starrfish71]

nice! I want one! how big do they get?

 

[ashdavid]

Hmmmm..... Pics don't work, I would love to see. Can you post pics again?

 

[ashdavid]

Never mind Dookie, I have just realized what fish you were talking about.