Re: KillieTalk Digest V5 #290

[LeeH920226 at aol_com]

In a message dated 7/8/03 11:33:01 AM, Brian_Watters at uregina.ca writes:

<< 
I suppose that if you wanted to indicate that what you have is what 
used to be known as deltaense you could refer to it as Fundulopanchax 
gularis (previously deltaense), or something similar, although that 
does tend to be cumbersome. >>

This particular issue has bothered me for over a year now. I believe the fish 
that is currently known as Fundulopanchax deltaense is distinctly different 
in size, demeanor and coloration from the fish referred to as Fundulopanchax 
gularis. I have kept both fish, but not at the same time. However, I don't think 
my memory or pictures are that much in error. AquaLog "Killifishes of the 
World - Old World Killis I" shows Aphyosemion (Euro) gulare on page 93 that is 
close to my memory. It also shows Aphyosemion (Euro) deltaense on page 77 that 
is also close to what we see currently as deltaense. I believe the synonymy is 
an error. They are not closely similar.

Lee Harper
Media, PA 
USA
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