Hibrid between uapesi-iniridae

[tejure]

I have a friend that I believe obtained one hibrid between Apistogramma uapesi and Apistogramma iniridae. He had a pair of A.uapesi and a male of A. iniridae (female of iniridae was dead more months ago). The female of apistogramma uapesi courting both males. The female made two spawn, but she lost both. But, at the third spawn it was this fish.

What do you think about this? it seems iniridae

 

[Mike Wise]

A. uaupesi & A. iniridae are closely related species. There is a uaupesi-like species that show diagonal abdominal bars roughly like those of A. iniridae (A. sp. Blutkehl/Cutthroat). I once had an A. iniridae male that had a single extended ray on the caudal fin. I would not be surprised if they could interbreed.

 

[tejure]

Thank you Mike, I believe that is an hibrid