I'm no crenicichla expert, ID help?

[PhinPhan]

I've had this guy in my 150 for a while now along with other south american cichlids, love him, but I've never given a thought as to what type of pike he is. Anyone know? Thanks

 

[Peanut_Power]

Hesitant to say, but looks like a male Crenicichla saxatilis. Gorgeous for sure! Love the spangles all over the body!

 

[strada]

That looks like a pike i just bought was told mine was an alta pike

 

[Peanut_Power]

Alta general has a higher humeral blotch that is more rounded, and less irregular.

 

[black1031]

Hey Peanut what do you think ab out Cren. frenata. I have kept these in the past and looks very similar

 

[Peanut_Power]

Its got some pretty intense spangling, frenata seem to be more 'svenish' in their patterns. Its possible though, as I do see the resemblance.