dwarf pike

[steve1572]

jsut wondering if anybody can help with these i got a batch of 5 wild caught dwarf pike they range in size from 2 1/2" to 4" but all have the same makings so im not sure what they are and sexes sorry the pics arent great

 

[Mike Wise]

I'm not an expert on pikes, but based on the ocellus at the base of the tail, I would say that you have juveniles of a larger species. Expect them to grow to 8"/20cm or more and eat anything live that get in their mouth (I guess the same can be said for apistos, too!).

 

[rafael]

Hi Steve.

I'm afraid that as Mike says it's not a dwarf species of Crenicichla spp.

Do you know where they come from? It comes from the Meta River basin? Perhaps it is a Crenicichla sp. "Belly Crawler".

Regards,

Rafael.