Problem is that some sources claim that max size for Vittata is 9 inch and some that max size is 14. Obviously 14 inch is 35cm and it could be dangerous for other gymnos.
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Problem is that some sources claim that max size for Vittata is 9 inch and some that max size is 14. Obviously 14 inch is 35cm and it could be dangerous for other gymnos.
Oliver Lucanus, a prominent pike collector has stated it's one of the larger pike species at 14"+. I believe him more than other sources since he has observed and collected them. Vin Kutty is another reliable sournce. (uruguay.html). Ken Davis has collected specimens from 9"-14" total length
What sources claim only 9"? Is that standard length or total length? Are you sure they didn't mistake C. vittata for Crenicichla celidochilus (which grow 9-10" TL)? They have similar color. You can join the facebook group Pike Cichlids, and do a search for Vittata. There's some folks who already have 12" ones that they purchased from vendors.
Here's a youtube video of one in the wild at 1:10 you can see the difference between the vittata and the human hand.
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