PBASS- different species

[DIESELMACK]

LOL. Well, for example, if you know that it was collected in Peru then it will be C. monoculus, as C. ocellaris is not known from that area. Likewise, if you know that it is collected from Guyanna then it would be C. ocellaris because C. monoculus is not known from that area. Unfortunately there is some overlap (in Brazil) and therefore it's very difficult to tell what species you have at this point in its lifestage. Let it grow a bit and post new pictures or find out a locality if you want a real answer.

--Brian

"if you know that it was collected in Peru then it will be C. monoculus, as C. ocellaris is not known from that area." I disagree there are several river systems that produce C. ocellaris and several lake systems where they have been introduced and are established. I have personally 1 wild caught peruvian and have seen countless photos from exporters and fisherman I know that fish the area...
a link for ocellaris distribution:
http://www.uaex.edu/pperschbacher/Fish/Peacock-bass.htm

I understand the variability of cichla...just disagree on your statement that if from peru it is a monoculus