Id needed please

[The-Influence]

Ok so I got a trio of what I ordered as " Cacatuoides " but these guys look nothing like the male I already have . So I'm hoping the pro's can help me out . These pictures are taken with my IPhone so there not the best and yes they are guarding fry .

Thanks in advance

Blake

 

[nicos apistos]

Not cacatoides

Looks like Ap. Eunotos to me...

 

[Mike Wise]

You're right; they aren't A. cacatuoides. I'm afraid that you have a 'merry mix' of species. The first photo shows a female of a regani-lineage (either regani- or macmasteri-group) species. My guess is that it is a female A. macmasteri. The other 2 photos show beautiful males of A. borellii.

 

[The-Influence]

Thanks guys ! I knew it was not a Cacatuoide as this is my male

This pic don't do justice as it's a few months old and blurry

I just want to id them so who ever I sell them to don't get blindsided

Blake

 

[blueblue]

Dear Mike, my first impression for the 2nd fish is also a male borellii but a closer look tells me a different story. Is it A. Eunotus?

You're right; they aren't A. cacatuoides. I'm afraid that you have a 'merry mix' of species. The first photo shows a female of a regani-lineage (either regani- or macmasteri-group) species. My guess is that it is a female A. macmasteri. The other 2 photos show beautiful males of A. borellii.

 

[Rolo]

Dear Mike, my first impression for the 2nd fish is also a male borellii but a closer look tells me a different story. Is it A. Eunotus?

Haha, now I can also disagree with Mike once. ;-)
I agree with Blueblue, this is not A. borellii, but A. eunotus.

best regards,
Rolo

 

[Lolojil]

I agree with Rolo and Blueblue, the 2nd fish is A. cf. eunotus "Orange Tail" and the first is a female of the same specie.

 

[Mike Wise]

It's and international conspiracy against a 'poor old American'!:biggrin: Well, I've been wrong before! I could be wrong here, too. Better photos of the male in fright/submissive pattern would definitely help.

 

[The-Influence]

Thanks all for your help and yes they turned out to be A. Eunotus and as so that's what I sold them as ...


Blake

 

[nicos apistos]

Eunotus

I was right... Lucky Guess