Zonatus?

[ToyotaNation]

this was my last time trying to get an ID. either way i like my fish. whatever they are maybe post some adult pics down the road

 

[duanes]

One of the most distinctive features of zonatum that shows up on Mo's pics, is the dark diagonal bar between the eye and the edge of the gill plate. It is clear at about 5-6 inches.
The problem in identifying any of the Vieja types before they are mature, they almost all look the same. To be sure, one must have patience.

 

[ToyotaNation]

One of the most distinctive features of zonatum that shows up on Mo's pics, is the dark diagonal bar between the eye and the edge of the gill plate. It is clear at about 5-6 inches.
The problem in identifying any of the Vieja types before they are mature, they almost all look the same. To be sure, one must have patience.

I agree. thanks guys! illl post pics after they do some growin.

 

[feverdream]

I have Zonatus and Bifas... I got the Zs at a larger size than this, so I can't say for sure... but your fish looks more like a Bifa to me.

 

[Jason_S]

My first thought was either guttulatus or hartwegi but being that it came from an lfs there's also the very real possibility it could be a hybrid.

 

[PzykoSkillz]

Any update on the little guy? Should be an inch or two bigger about.

 

[burzumaske20]

I am in the same situation as you with my Vieja too,I have the same exact one as yours that was labeled wrong.

 

[Madness]

It sure looks like my Bifash.

Here is mine.

 

[Regalblue]

My first thought was either guttulatus or hartwegi but being that it came from an lfs there's also the very real possibility it could be a hybrid.

This is the same as what I'm thinking
Don't think It's a Bifa, it doesn't have 2 stripes