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A. barlowi -differences between two variants-

jose_vogel

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I bought 15 months ago 8 A. barlowi from Chris (Amazon Tropicals). They turn to be 4 pairs!!

I believe they`re all the "blanco" (white) variant.


A month ago I bought 20 (very small) A. barlowi directly from an importer. Yesterday, I observed them very carefully while displaying and I guess they´re the "rojo" (red) variant.

Despite there´re very little literature about these variants, I think the differences are:
1) The "rojo" (red) variant has more red markings on the cheek.
2) While displaying, the face, nostrill zone and throat of the "rojo" (red) variant turns very dark (almost black).


Am I right?, is there any more differences between them?

Thanks a lot.
 

a.d.wood

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2) While displaying, the face, nostrill zone and throat of the "rojo" (red) variant turns very dark (almost black).


Am I right?, is there any more differences between them?

Thanks a lot.

That is certainly what I have seen as evidenced in the photo's below:

Apistogramma barlowi 'Rojo / Yahuasyacu'

ap_barlowi_roja_male_001.jpg

ap_barlowi_roja_male_002.jpg


Andrew
 

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