Re: NANFA-- sexual dimorphism in orangespots?
R. W. Wolff (choupiqu_at_wctc.net)
Sat, 7 Dec 2002 17:50:12 -0600
Pectoral fins are noticably larger on adult males. I guess to get an Idea
you would need a known female to compare them. This is easily seen looking
head on when they are fanning with their fins sitting stationary. I would be
willing to bet you have a male that is not colored up very well. The orange
stripe in the dorsal fin is the one thing that makes me think that.
Ray
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