Found in Peruvian import, ID?

[Juergen]

Can someone ID this species? Thanks.

 

[Mike Wise]

It is a regani-complex species. It probably is not A. paulmueleri, but one of the related forms like "A. sp. Peru-Regani" (Römer, CA2) or a species TomC found in the Río Tigre a few years back. We really don't have much information on these species/forms. What species were in the mix?

 

[Juergen]

A bit confusing info from the supplier. I had a look at their list. It looks like it's APISTOGRAMMA APACHE "MASKEN" ITAYA. Which is actually A. paulmueleri. What do you think?

 

[Mike Wise]

It looks different from A. paulmueleri to me. The caudal spot is more of a short oval instead of the long vertical band seen on paulmueleri. Additionally, I'd expect to see more color on the face if it were paulmueleri. I think I'll stick with my original assessment.

 

[Juergen]

I have checked Römer's description in his book. I think you are right, the fish looks very much as what he describes as "A. sp. Peru-regani". Thank you.