Fredrichsthalii & "Gold" Tiger Motaguense Difference???

[JAWZ 365]

Can someone please tell me the difference between a "Yellow-head" Friedrichsthalii and a "Gold" tiger motaguense (not the red tiger, but gold)? To me they look alike. Can anyone tell me how to identify the two?

Thanks!

 

[buddha1200]

they look alike to me two,great question.

 

[GMFISHNUT]

Different locale. They really don't look alike if you see them together. Here are two pics of the fish you mentioned. Both are females in breeding dress. The first pic is of a Gold Motagunse female and the second is a Friedrichsthalli La Ceiba (Yellowhead). Hope this helps.

 

[buddha1200]

thanks,how about when young or not in breeding dress

 

[GMFISHNUT]

thanks,how about when young or not in breeding dress

I'll look through my pics and try to find some more for you.

 

[JAWZ 365]

oh okay thanks for the info. it helps me out a lot! so i could say the la ceibas have wider vertical lines than the motaguense?