A. sp. Sunrise

[blueblue]

Sunrise ^.^

 

[Mike Wise]

For those in Europe, this is the same species as A. sp. Sun-pin.

 

[blueblue]

For those in Europe, this is the same species as A. sp. Sun-pin.

Here in HK, we used to call it sun-pin, too...a few months ago, an apisto hobbyist from Hong Kong posted messages here
....the one he refered to was basically known as "sun-pin" in the local market... which was basically the "Sunrise" ^.^
http://forum.apistogramma.com/showthread.php?t=2464

 

[blueblue]

Some more photos of Sunpin/Sunrise ^.^

 

[KenL]

Nice fish Blueblue.

Is sp "sunrise" different from A.atahualpa which was called "sunset" initially?

Having two very similar names is confusing I think.

 

[blueblue]

Nice fish Blueblue.

Is sp "sunrise" different from A.atahualpa which was called "sunset" initially?

Having two very similar names is confusing I think.

Thanks KenL.

Well, Sunrise is equal to Sunpin, which was also called the
cf. Atahualpa "Tail-tip", or "Sunset Lyratail"...
When we compare these two, the most significant difference is that,
the male Sunrise has a double tipped caudal fin whereas the male Sunset (Atahualpa) has a round caudal fin. In addition, the coloration is also
different, Sunrise has a pale yellow (just like the color of sunrise) and blue body, Sunset has an orange-brown (just like the color of sunset) body. ^.^