Satanoperca species

[Gershom]

I have a few S. Mapiritensis now, but 40 years ago I kept G. Juruparis (and bred them) over a pea gravel substrate with an under gravel filter.

Looking at old photos, I found myself wondering what species they would be now. (Pretty similar to my mapiritensis).

Does anyone know?

 

[Kevin@TUIC]

the row of spangles directly at the base and along length of the dorsal would indicate Satanoperca leucosticta. They were much more common 30-40 years ago when Guyana was open t exports. Then gone until about a year ago when Guyana allowed 2 exports to go.

 

[Gershom]

the row of spangles directly at the base and along length of the dorsal would indicate Satanoperca leucosticta. They were much more common 30-40 years ago when Guyana was open t exports. Then gone until about a year ago when Guyana allowed 2 exports to go.

Kevin—thanks! Interesting. That seems reasonable—I read that non-spotted Satans are mouthbrooders, while spotted species are substrate or delayed mouth brooders. (These were immediate mouth brooders.)