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Arofanatic
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I got this as a "Japanese Perch". But some people are saying it's a barramundi. And now i'm really unsure... So it would be awesome with some identification help!
When the previous owner had it, it was colored 2 times with those white markings, and the white line along with the forehead that the Japanese perches get. (does barras have that too?) ![]() Japanese perch yawning by svaampus, on Flickr ![]() Japanese perch yawning by svaampus, on Flickr ![]() Lates Japonicus by svaampus, on Flickr |
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Dragon
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Barramundi. When barras are young.. also have those markings.. in fact nile perch also have. But when nile and barra grew up, they lose these markings.
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Dragon
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The finnage looks more like Barramundi to me.
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Arofanatic
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![]() How do these fish react when they grow even larger, and want to go out to saltwater? He's about 22 inches now i would guess. These pics are pretty old, but it was the best i hade of him that you could really see the whole body and how he looks... |
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Dragon
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barramundi =)
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Arofanatic
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![]() Its not often, but he has been showing his markings. I wasnt quick enough to capture when hehad more markings, but do barras also show these coloration then? |
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What I found from Wikipedia: "It has a deeper body, longer third dorsal and second anal spines, fewer pectoral fin rays, more scales, and fewer gill rakers".
Maybe if you take a clearer picture of the anal fin, we'll be able to confirm the identification of the fish. Can refer to this article for drawing comparisons. http://www.wdc-jp.biz/pdf_store/isj/.../304/30403.pdf |
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Arofanatic
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Yeah, i found that too. Still couldn't figure it out haha... Can someone post a picture of a 100% japanese perch?
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A photograph of the anal fin would be helpful.
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barramundi, japanese perch, japonicus, lates |
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