Aeneus interbreeding

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Aeneus interbreeding

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Can the different color varieties interbreed, and what's the party line on this if it's possible?
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Post by Coryman »

Some C. aeneus forms such as the albino and normal coloured variations will certainly interbreed, because they are in essence the same species. There are however some so-called 'Aeneus' types that are possibly distinct species in their own right that will not naturally cross breed. Foe example there are two types from Venezuela, one I consider the true C. aeneus, the other C. venezulanus which is still listed as a synonym of C. aeneus by science, which will not cross breed.

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