Apistogramma bitaeniata tefe

[Big Shrimpin]

Does anyone keep apistogramma bitaeniata, and have the standard, and the Tefe? Or does anyone know what the difference is?

 

[Mike Wise]

A. bitaeniata is another of the superspecies, composed of many different genetically distinct forms (species). The type species is from the Rio Madeira, but Dr. Kullander established a lectotype from near Leticia, Colombia as a substitute since at the time (1980) bitaeniata forms were not known from the Madeira in Brazil. Right now there are 18 different forms/species in the superspecies. As for the differences, Brazilian forms tend to be more slender and have a yellow cheek with few or no blue markings. Peruvian forms tend to be slightly more robust bodywise and have blue markings on the cheeks.

 

[Big Shrimpin]

A. bitaeniata is another of the superspecies, composed of many different genetically distinct forms (species). The type species is from the Rio Madeira, but Dr. Kullander established a lectotype from near Leticia, Colombia as a substitute since at the time (1980) bitaeniata forms were not known from the Madeira in Brazil. Right now there are 18 different forms/species in the superspecies. As for the differences, Brazilian forms tend to be more slender and have a yellow cheek with few or no blue markings. Peruvian forms tend to be slightly more robust bodywise and have blue markings on the cheeks.

Thank you sir! I just found this forum. Apistos are definitely my favorite type of fish. And I think I'm going to learn alot from this site. Lol