I don't have specifics on collection point to know whether they are collected from various different areas or select rivers.
I will say that I have notice 3 minute/perceived differences in flowers.
1st - Disc Shape
Some flowers seem more 'V' Shaped than round. More like Tiger disc shape. I will say that this may be perception tied to tail length. Flowers with shorter tails simply seem rounder.
2nd - Flower type
The actual 'flowering' varies a bit but seems that it can be grouped into three types. Linear/Outlined flowers, Mottled/spotted flowers, or combination of both.
Outlined - (Taiwan monster Flower thread)
Mottled- (Pics from Kamisan on photobucket, Darin and Edotero Respectively)
Combined- (pics from Bigbad)
3rd - Flower coloration/density
Most Flowers come in with Juvie colors, regardless of Flowering marking type. What you do end up noticing when you have a few to compare, is the color intensity, and sharpness. Some flowers have a definite stronger yellow color to come through, and its noticeable even at juvie coloration. I think Omojena's male is a good example compared to his female. I haven't noticed this tied to sex/or size. I think Fishdog has this same example with his flowers.
Pic from BigBad with color difference-
The other more noticeable color difference is sharpness. This I do see tied to pattern. The flowers that have the 'outline' flowering seem to have smoother/blurred flowers. They almost look painted on, as they flow nicely. The flowers with the Mottled flowering have the markings quite defined/purposeful.
The 'combined' Flowers as you may expect are a combination of both.
The density of flowering seems equal to me. A lot of the 'combined' flowers seem to have more flowering, but I've seen examples of more/less on all patterns.
These are my observations from what I've seen. I would think this flower will still end up black like the others, but may not darken up until a larger size. Is this tied to pattern type?
Once Flowers start breeding often in the hobby, I think we'll get some insight/answers.
One last note, almost all these observations can be noted in tigers with their respective patterns as well.
I will say that I have notice 3 minute/perceived differences in flowers.
1st - Disc Shape
Some flowers seem more 'V' Shaped than round. More like Tiger disc shape. I will say that this may be perception tied to tail length. Flowers with shorter tails simply seem rounder.
2nd - Flower type
The actual 'flowering' varies a bit but seems that it can be grouped into three types. Linear/Outlined flowers, Mottled/spotted flowers, or combination of both.
Outlined - (Taiwan monster Flower thread)
Mottled- (Pics from Kamisan on photobucket, Darin and Edotero Respectively)
Combined- (pics from Bigbad)
3rd - Flower coloration/density
Most Flowers come in with Juvie colors, regardless of Flowering marking type. What you do end up noticing when you have a few to compare, is the color intensity, and sharpness. Some flowers have a definite stronger yellow color to come through, and its noticeable even at juvie coloration. I think Omojena's male is a good example compared to his female. I haven't noticed this tied to sex/or size. I think Fishdog has this same example with his flowers.
Pic from BigBad with color difference-
The other more noticeable color difference is sharpness. This I do see tied to pattern. The flowers that have the 'outline' flowering seem to have smoother/blurred flowers. They almost look painted on, as they flow nicely. The flowers with the Mottled flowering have the markings quite defined/purposeful.
The 'combined' Flowers as you may expect are a combination of both.
The density of flowering seems equal to me. A lot of the 'combined' flowers seem to have more flowering, but I've seen examples of more/less on all patterns.
These are my observations from what I've seen. I would think this flower will still end up black like the others, but may not darken up until a larger size. Is this tied to pattern type?
Once Flowers start breeding often in the hobby, I think we'll get some insight/answers.
One last note, almost all these observations can be noted in tigers with their respective patterns as well.
