Apisto species?

[Jofish69]

Just picked up an Apisto from a local fish store. Was labeled as Rainbow Apistogramma. Still a small juvie but was wondering if anyone had any ideas about sex or sub species?
Thanks

 

[Frank Hättich]

Impossible to tell for sure, but my guess would be A. atahualpa or something closely related. Let it settle in and grow a bit then it might be possible to tell what species and sex it is.

 

[Mike Wise]

I agree with Frank. Check back with new photos in about 3 months.

 

[Jofish69]

~2 month update. Any thoughts?

 

[Frank Hättich]

It's A. atahualpa.

 

[Mike Wise]

I agree with Frank, A. atahualpa. This is a species that is considered aggressive for an apisto. Dr. Römer jokingly called it A. sp. "Man Eater", because one would continually attack his hand when put in its tank.

 

[Jofish69]

Awesome. Appreciate the ID! Any idea on gender?

 

[Jofish69]

I agree with Frank, A. atahualpa. This is a species that is considered aggressive for an apisto. Dr. Römer jokingly called it A. sp. "Man Eater", because one would continually attack his hand when put in its tank.

That explains why he’s chasing his tank mates all the time

 

[MacZ]

Any idea on gender?

Male, hands down.