Marulius vs Maruliodes: How do you tell them apart?

[JESTERX626]

I know it's been asked a number of times, and the search function gave me fuzzy results.

Marulius vs Maruliodes: How do you tell them apart?

Can anyone post up a good clear pic of a marulius and maruliodes side by side for comparison?

What features set them apart from one another?

 

[tropheus]

hi mate , off out for a bit but will try and get you some comparison pics , most are pretty easy to tell apart , but there are a couple of marulia varient that look very similar to maruliodes

the best way of telling is by the teeth , i will try and post some pics up of what i mean

cheers col

 

[JESTERX626]

hi mate , off out for a bit but will try and get you some comparison pics , most are pretty easy to tell apart , but there are a couple of marulia varient that look very similar to maruliodes

the best way of telling is by the teeth , i will try and post some pics up of what i mean

cheers col

Cool thanks.

To the top.

 

[tropheus]

hi mate , had a really crappy week and have not had time to dig the pics out , i havnt forgot though and will update as soon as poss

cheers col

 

[tunblue]

here are the difference in baby stage.
pic 1 shows the Cobra/Marulius , and 2nd pic shows an emperor/Marulioides
its a bit hard to differentiate at this size, but the marking clearly shown the difference between both.

pic 1

 

[tunblue]

Pic 2

 

[tunblue]

and these are the adult pics and differences...
pics 1 Marulius/Cobra, belongs to Oleoleole...mekong specs...

 

[tunblue]

and this is a nice specimen of Emperor/Marulioides
but bear in mind, we are talking about a lot of variant of this specs around the region. My favourite is the beautiful Red eye...and the yellow belly Thai Spec.wicked...