ID of this temensis ??
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looks Temensis (telling by cheek marking) I've read that they lose the spangling when fully matured.. Where was this guy collected from?
Cichla temensis is the largest member of the peacock bass genus. Its violent behavior and awesome tackle-busting power is the primary attraction that brings avid sport fisherman to the Amazon. This top level predator is considered by many to be the most powerful freshwater gamefish in the world.
ID Key - Color and Pattern: Cichla temensis identification is made somewhat complex by the species' morphological variability. Specimens are encountered in two very distinct color and pattern phases, with an array of intermediate stages corresponding to their degree of reproductive readiness. The spawning pattern transformation process is gradual - the bars darken, colors brighten and the white speckles disappear. The brilliantly colored acu (pronounced 'assu') is in reproductively active condition and is shown at the top, above. The Paca morph (second from top photo) has white or yellow dots (3) arranged in four distinct longitudinal rows. Both morphs have 3 distinct dark bars ( 2) along the sides of the body and a distinct black stripe or speckled markings from the eye to the end of the opercular bone (cheek or gill cover) (1), no ocelli on the sides or at the base of the second dorsal. Body shape and characteristics: Temensis is the most elongate of the Cichla species, with a body depth generally around 25% of its standard length (length measured to the base of the tail). It has the smallest relative scale size of the genus, generally having from 100 to 125 scales along its lateral line.
C. temensis, in its bright spawning color phase (above right) is called “assu” in Brazil or “3-bar” in English. They become heavier and deeper bodied in this form due to pre-spawn changes and matured gonads.
In the "paca" form (opposite right), C. temensis displays a darker color pattern and a more hydrodynamic shape.
In the "paca" form (opposite right), C. temensis displays a darker color pattern and a more hydrodynamic shape.
ID Key - Color and Pattern: Cichla temensis identification is made somewhat complex by the species' morphological variability. Specimens are encountered in two very distinct color and pattern phases, with an array of intermediate stages corresponding to their degree of reproductive readiness. The spawning pattern transformation process is gradual - the bars darken, colors brighten and the white speckles disappear. The brilliantly colored acu (pronounced 'assu') is in reproductively active condition and is shown at the top, above. The Paca morph (second from top photo) has white or yellow dots (3) arranged in four distinct longitudinal rows. Both morphs have 3 distinct dark bars ( 2) along the sides of the body and a distinct black stripe or speckled markings from the eye to the end of the opercular bone (cheek or gill cover) (1), no ocelli on the sides or at the base of the second dorsal. Body shape and characteristics: Temensis is the most elongate of the Cichla species, with a body depth generally around 25% of its standard length (length measured to the base of the tail). It has the smallest relative scale size of the genus, generally having from 100 to 125 scales along its lateral line.
Thanks for the info.
It was collected from rio google search.
The picture was taken in a tank. ( I think ) If they are showing breeding color,
does that mean someone is breeding them in the tank?
The one behind that fish is showing those dot in horizontal rows, that's definitely temensis... I am just wondering why this individual does not show that distinct horizontal dot like other temensis. Is it just picture taking technique, lighting?? Plus there are 1a and 2a lines??
thanks guys
It was collected from rio google search.
The picture was taken in a tank. ( I think ) If they are showing breeding color,
does that mean someone is breeding them in the tank?
The one behind that fish is showing those dot in horizontal rows, that's definitely temensis... I am just wondering why this individual does not show that distinct horizontal dot like other temensis. Is it just picture taking technique, lighting?? Plus there are 1a and 2a lines??
thanks guys
interesting.
def. a tem IMO.
thats for sure...and that article did state that this is a male's breeding color?
there are people breeding them here in asia.
oh,ive seen this pic before...they did state the collection area.
will have to look it up.
def. a tem IMO.
thats for sure...and that article did state that this is a male's breeding color?
there are people breeding them here in asia.
oh,ive seen this pic before...they did state the collection area.
will have to look it up.
channarox;2853275; said:
that doesn't help me much.....
so since you mentioned about collecting site, then what's the difference between from venezuela, columbia and brazil?
I will do some research tomorrow... it's 1 am here......