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Question
I have " red jelly parrot " how to know male from female. Couse one is chasing the other one all day long? Thank you

Answer
Hi Lenny,
 The only way to know for sure is when they are spawning. The female's ovipositor (spawning tube) is more cone-shaped, while the male's is more pointy.  

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