The many faces of Amphilophus sagittae

[orbit]

Um... I imported the wild breeding stock direct from Nicaragua for all Amphilophus species I offer, several species of which had never been imported into the US prior to then.
They are correctly identified-no worries about that scratanut.

That is why I said to buy from a reputable breeder..... Such as Mr. Rapps.

 

[cchhcc]

They are looking pretty much like devils to me....It can be a possibility that same labiatus and citrinellus might be dwelling in open at other locations.
Its not rare in cichlids of same similar species to be a bit elongated or stockier.

That's a fair assessment at first glance (especially without seeing truly fully grown specimens). The reason for the similarity is due to the fact that all the citrinellus types are evolved from a single species. That's the cool part about these fish in fact. They are isolated in just one small crater lake -- yep, a flooded volcanic crater. Over thousands of years one species has evolved into several different and highly specialized species.

Take a look at these pics of three different species. The first shows citrinellus and labiatus. The second shows a wild xanthic sagittae that. As you can see, the bulkier frame of the cit is OK for a generalized invertebrate eater, and the lab's lips and narrower body allow it to such snails and the like from crevices. The more streamlined and elongated body of the sagittae is indicative of a pursuit predator -- this species can definitely chase down its prey whereas the other two are not evolved to do so.

Incidentally, all of those fish came from Jeff Rapps.

 

[sesquipedalianis]

i was told what i have is one of these type fishes.. can someone give me a heads up on if it is a young one.

i am new to mfk(well i ahve lurked but just started posting, so please bare with my newbieness)i have no clue how to add a picture,so here is a link to a pic of my fish. i also apoligize the blurryness of the pic..if u need more to tell,let me know.


http://s551.photobucket.com/albums/ii456/beacheseverywhere/?action=view&current=Memyfriends025.jpg

thanks.

 

[piff567]

i recently got one of these badboys (today) i was told they are pretty mean. i need help though, its in one the things i posted (im new to the site)

 

[piff567]

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[Burty5]

Sagittai or not sagittai

 

[Gourami Swami]

Sagittai or not sagittai

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We won't be able to tell you from looking at it, have to get that info from the seller. All amphilophus are very variable and can be deceiving, so best we could do is guess.