A. norberti female

[jose_vogel]

Ten days ago I bought a pair of Apisto that was labelled A. "sunset" (I thought they were A. atahualpa). But, when I saw the fishes, I discovered that the male was an A. norberti.

I put them in a heavy planted 30 gallon tank alone with 6 Nannostomus (pencil fish).

Yesterday, the female turns bright yellow and the male and female began to "dance".

But I have doubts about the female. How can I distinguish a norberti female from other females? Is there any specific trait?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Mike Wise]

Yes, A. norberti are the only apisto species that has a large black blotch on the inside of the soft-rayed portion of the dorsal fin. Look as some photos of norberti females & you will see this marking.