Think I got a bargain!

[tokyogasmask]

Went in to LFS today.
Had some a tank full of Palmas Polli.
Next to it was an empty tank marked "Zaire Green".

So I thought, you never know they might have put the wrong fish in the wrong tanks. (This LFS are notorious for doing this)
Turns out they had the correct fish for the tank. However, 2 of the fish in there for some reason stood out against the 30 odd others. These seemed slightly different in color, flatter head and the body was a lot longer/slender.

I could have a real close look as I didn't want to give anything away.

¥1000 later i got one.
Got it home to examine it.

I have noticed patterning on the eyes that differ from my Pollis, and the head shape is waay different.

So, I'm 50/50 on it and wanted your opinions.
Here are some pics. It is about 2.5-3" and has been in the tank for 5 minutes after a 2 hour drive, so color may be off.

What do you think? Should I go get the other one?

 

[Sickfish]

is that a lap?

 

[tokyogasmask]

Nope.

It is an upper jaw sold as Palmas Polli, but has the traits of Zaire Green such as black dotting un the lower jaw, patterning on the eye ring more slender body etc.

Lapradei is a lower jaw species, that is much bigger and (IMO) waaaay better.

 

[m1ste2tea]

whatever it may be, go for it, get the other one!

 

[Darth Scohin]

Polypterus retropinnis "Zaire Green" no doubt....

 

[Infblue]

yup it's a retropinnis aka "zaire green"

 

[SnaKeheAdSrAwSomE]

yup, like every one else said. retropinnis- no doubt.
you got quite lucky!
ahaha

 

[tokyogasmask]

Yup, I was pretty sure it was, that's why I grabbed it.
Just wanted second opinions.
Cheers guys.

Great bargain, I may go get the other one tonight.

 

[peewee]

nice!