Apist sp. Parrot

[sonaj1930]

Hello guys,

I would like to find out if there really is a Apisto sp. Parrot and I would very much appreciate is someone would have a photo if this Apistogramma really exists.
Cheers
spnaj1930

 

[apistodave]

Parrot

Actually there is-but you are using the English translation---the name is A. sp papagei, sometimes papagayo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfj_iDcauoI

 

[Rod]

No doubt you are referring to the list of Apisto's Bayfish is calling for pre-orders

I'm interested in A. sp parrot and the A. algodon II

My understanding is parrot=papagei=algodon I=very colourful form
algodon II is similar but less colourful

These fish are coming from Asia....where naming is often ???

I would like the species that look like these.....
http://www.aqleader.com.my/eng/fish_detail.php?ID=199
or http://www.oafa-aquarium.com/peces2007/ciclidos/papagei-2.jpg
but my I think I will need an each way bet...see what I get???

 

[Mike Wise]

What can I say? Yes, there is an A. sp. Papagei. The fish linked in Rod's post are good representatives of the species. It occurs in the Río Ampiyacu in northern Peru. Sadly, it rarely finds its way into the commercial trade anymore. Instead, we get A. sp. Roca Eterna, a 'chunkier', less colorful species. Why? Because it is found in a river closer to Iquitos, so it is cheaper to collect and send to the exporters. As for A. sp. Algodon (either I or II), it has turned into a catch-all name for several closely related species of the cruzi/Pebas-subcomplex from northern Peru. Many Algodon now found in the hobby are actually crosses, produced from these mixed shipments.

 

[sonaj1930]

Million thanks Mike. You are GENIUS!!!!!!!!!!!!
Regards
Sonaj1930

 

[sonaj1930]

Parrot

Many thanks for your help Rod

 

[sonaj1930]

Many thanks for your help David. I feel privileged to correspond with authorities like you.