ID confirmation for Ap. ortegei or Ap. cf ortegei/Pebas

[Russ Hennessey]

Hi all,
I purchased these as Apistogramma ortegai but after reading posts here wonder if they are actually the cf ortegai/pebas. I have 2 females that have both bred with the male multiple times so they are very proific but I am not sure that they are the true ortegai as they show more than 2 lateral spots.... can anyone confirm the species for me.
Cheers Russ

 

[Mike Wise]

I would say that they are A. ortegai. The brood dress on the female shows 2 dominant lateral spot. The spots on A. cf. ortegai, although slightly variable in size, are all equally dark. These are cichlids and they can change the intensity of their marking, depending on their mood.

 

[Russ Hennessey]

I would say that they are A. ortegai. The brood dress on the female shows 2 dominant lateral spot. The spots on A. cf. ortegai, although slightly variable in size, are all equally dark. These are cichlids and they can change the intensity of their marking, depending on their mood.

Thanks Mike, glad to hear that the LFS i got them from had them marked correctly. Appreciate the help.
Russ