Mystery goodeid

Sgooosh

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Just got this random unlabeled goodeid! I can already see the characteristic male fin, but it is so small and hungry looking.
Does anyone know what type this is? currently keeping it with my wild guppies, since they have around the same behavior.
Is it a Butterfly Splitfin?
 
Young butterfly splitfins are usually speckled just like the adults. Those pics aren't that clear to make a good determination of the species.
 
At last the Oracle speaks . Rather surprised that you couldn’t identify this fish . 😆
There are a number of goodeid juveniles that look a bit similar to eachother. For if I compare the size of this fish with the plants in the background, I assume it's a juvenile. I don't see any speckles on this one. But I do see a lateral line which Girardinichthys species also have. But in that case, it would be an adult looking at the size.
A more clear pic from the side would be great... Look at these pics with what I mean by clear pics. Sgooosh's pics show a blurred specimen.
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Second pic shows a juvenile butterfly splitfin on the bottom. That one looks different from Sgooosh's pics. Last one is an adult dominant male Girardinichthys viviparus (dominant males tend to color dark in their fins or even on the body).
 
There are a number of goodeid juveniles that look a bit similar to eachother. For if I compare the size of this fish with the plants in the background, I assume it's a juvenile. I don't see any speckles on this one. But I do see a lateral line which Girardinichthys species also have. But in that case, it would be an adult looking at the size.
A more clear pic from the side would be great... Look at these pics with what I mean by clear pics. Sgooosh's pics show a blurred specimen.
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Second pic shows a juvenile butterfly splitfin on the bottom. That one looks different from Sgooosh's pics. Last one is an adult dominant male Girardinichthys viviparus (dominant males tend to color dark in their fins or even on the body).
beautiful fish! i saw photos online of Ameca splendens and they seem to look like my fish. Maybe mine is a non speckled variety? I am 99% sure it is a male and I'll definitely update once he grows more.
Also wondering what the plant is on the right side in the middle photo?
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