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Apistogramma Baenschi sex ID

Matías

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Greetings from Bolivia!
Could someone please help me determine these two young apistogramma baenschi's sex?
A)

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B)

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Thanks!
 

Mike Wise

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How large are the fish? Based on the size of the coconut shell, I would guess that they are over 5 cm. Right now they look like 2 females, but all juveniles look more like females.
 

Matías

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Thanks for answering, one of them is 3,5 cm long (picture A) and the other one is 4 cm long (picture B).
Hint: Only the apisto from picture B is territorial and tends to pump up its operculums.
How long are average adults?
 

Mike Wise

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Yes, there is a chance that one is male. I personally doubt either is male, however. Several excellent books discuss this specie under A. baenschi and A. sp. Inca/Inka.
 

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