Rules of Hybridization In American Cichlids

[Andrewtfw]

Pretty sure I saw a thread with pics where a red ceibal and convict produced viable offspring.

 

[gamerpond1]

Pretty sure I saw a thread with pics where a red ceibal and convict produced viable offspring.

looks to me more like convict and cryptoheros septemfasciatus

　
　

 

[gamerpond1]

sorry Cryptoheros myrnae

 

[ChrisH]

My South American red Ceibal has successfully breed with my female Central American convict cichlids. The fry are now at an inch long. I will be testing to see if they are fertile.

 

[ChrisH]

It is a true Ceibal.

 

[TheSinisterSOB]

Will there be no fry if the pair is from the same Subfamily?

Green Terror x Festae? Both are cichlasamatinae subfamily, but different genus.

 

[gamerpond1]

It is a true Ceibal.

my bad just saw clear pics
　
　

 

[ChrisH]

That's no problem, I started taking pictures with my iPad because was easier to upload but the pictures suck. But yes I have central x South American hybrid fry. Whether they are fertile or not is yet to be determined. Also the similarities within these two species almost points to a close common ancestor maybe starting in South America but moved up and evolved as it took on different habitats turning from Ceibal to convict.

 

[rich4297]

What is a cuban considered? Could one hybridize with a green texas?


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[gamerpond1]

What is a cuban considered? Could one hybridize with a green texas?


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i imagine so tetracanthus is central american