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Peanut_Power;963561; said:Gettin a little cocky now aren't we? Well, best do a little more research before you start correctin the Scat!!!Its definately, 100% positively, Crenicichla sp. 'bellycrawler'
So are caudal spots not a good way to ID pikes? Or is it just the case in sp. Belly Crawler?
Pirwhana;979989; said:
The caudial spot is only one piece of the puzzle; combined with everything else about the fish it is usefull in identification.
I originally responded to this post from work, so I couldn't see my sp. belly crawler when I was doing a comparison ID (I was going by memory). It turns out that my bc pike does have a caudial spot, just no where near as well defined as on Buckster's fish in the pics.
I have also noticed on my bc that she spends almost no time actually crawling on her belly. Maybe I have a Crenicichla reticulata !?!? She swims all over the tank! I think she spends less time down by the gravel than my johanna pikes.
Anyway, sorry if I sent anyone astray with my original post in this thread. I still say this fish looks a little different from my bc. Maybe its just me.
My belly crawler does not have a caudal spot and loves the bottom of the tank. That is why I am confused.
Pirwhana;980529; said:
Interesting! Can you post some pics of your belly crawler here so we can all compare?
I would think that among a "wild caught" species, the caudial spot would be pretty consistant. If it was a matter of having one or not, I think you are getting into a different species. (Or at least another "race" of that species). Anyone else have any thoughts on this?
