Help with ID possible hybrid

[mayahsun]

I posted this in the photo section but thought it better if I posted it here.

Little guy I picked up today about 2 1/2 - 3"

He's beat up pretty good

I have no idea what he could be...any ideas

 

[santoury]

Once again....

female festae X flowerhorn (or midas)

 

[Marc280106]

I'd say Amphilophus lyonsi.

 

[mayahsun]

Once again....

female festae X flowerhorn (or midas)

Thanks Santoury, I know you answered before

I am hoping for a group consensus

 

[santoury]

Marc, great guess! But it is evidently a hybrid, not a lyonsi. Sorry mate

 

[fishluvr12]

Festae x something

 

[xEchOx]

I'd say Amphilophus lyonsi.

That would be my guess...

 

[fishluvr12]

Not Lyonsi i have 2 from differen't sources and shape and color is differen't than this one.Although it does resemble one

 

[QueenslandeR]

Once again....

female festae X flowerhorn (or midas)

i would go with that shape looks similar to a fh/midas with festae markings (dot on tail ect)

 

[Marc280106]

Once again....

female festae X flowerhorn (or midas)

Hell, i won't argue with you. Considering you can tell, just by looking at this fish, that a female Festae was it's mother. Damn, you're good!

i would go with that shape looks similar to a fh/midas with festae markings (dot on tail ect)

The ail spot you speak of is also a strong trait of Lyonsi. You say "Dot on tail, etc." Define etc. What other Festae traits does this fish show?