ATF ID Confirmation

[Damascus]

I suspect I know the species on this and anticipate FATF, however would like someone else to weigh in. Fish is approx 6-8".

Any ideas?

 

[kno4te]

Jiyowel

 

[Damascus]

Jiyowel

kno4te I am gonna be honest . The more I look at the ID guide, the less I know which species this is.
Jaw looks less like a FATF and more like something else. Obviously not Goliath, I feel confident in that (thankfully). Any other obvious rule outs besides Goliath?

 

[kno4te]

Hard to make out the fins and lateral line but maybe vatf.

 

[Damascus]

Hard to make out the fins and lateral line but maybe vatf.

Would more/better pictures help? Or is it a lack of defining traits on the fish itself?

 

[kno4te]

Would more/better pictures help? Or is it a lack of defining traits on the fish itself?

Better pics and wait for others to help with the ID.

 

[Damascus]

Better pics and wait for others to help with the ID.

You got it. He comes home tomorrow so when he gets moved, I'll get good pictures.

 

[Jiyowel]

Hard to make out the fins and lateral line but maybe vatf.

Yes it looks more of a Vatf. Fatfs have more slim body and it's adipose fin is usually gray and smaller.

 

[Damascus]

Yes it looks more of a Vatf. Fatfs have more slim body and it's adipose fin is usually gray and smaller.

"Normal" VATF or something within the VATF complex? Fish is about 8" and only has color on the lower lobe so I was skeptical to consider a VATF due to that but this is my first ATF and my experience with them is extremely limited. Is the fish just too young to have color on the upper lobe?