ID please - leopard sailfin?

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jars104
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ID please - leopard sailfin?

Post by jars104 »

Hi

I'm not sure if I'm right on these and would love you guys to put me straight!! These are currently in a cichlid tank doing a great job!

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The first is bigger, around 6-7 inches and the second smaller - 4 inches.

Thanks in advance.

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Re: ID please - leopard sailfin?

Post by Suckermouth »

You have a common plec of some species. Looks a lot like , but identification down the species can be somewhat difficult; the belly is the only way to differentiate pardalis and disjunctivus, if I'm not mistaken. This species does not have as much of a sailfin as .
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Re: ID please - leopard sailfin?

Post by katmandu »

no doubt :D

p.pardalis :thumbsup:


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Re: ID please - leopard sailfin?

Post by jars104 »

Wow!! That was quick. Thanks guys!!
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