DD Macropharyngodon lapillus- who bought it?

[eatbreakfast]

I'm thinking if none appeared within a year, there's probably a reason...

Interesting note on this species; per FishBase it was re-classified as a Halichoeres species about 6 months ago.

Actually it has been classified as Halichoeres lapillus in nearly all peer reviewed scientific literature since its description in 1947.

It is Kuiter and other hobbyists that have it listed as Macropharyngodon lapillus.

This is an instance where I believe it is the hobbyists that have it right. By looking at its shape, fins, and patterning it is clearly a Macropharyngodon, and it is likely just a matter of time before a taxonomist reclassifies it properly.

 

[ca1ore]

Old thread .... Not sure if mine was the fish in question, but I bought a Lapillus off DD at about that time. Nice fish and its thrived in my system. Clearly a leopard. Care level comparable with the more hardy in the M. genus.

 

[olemiss reb]

Old thread .... Not sure if mine was the fish in question, but I bought a Lapillus off DD at about that time. Nice fish and its thrived in my system. Clearly a leopard. Care level comparable with the more hardy in the M. genus.

You can't bump this old of a thread without adding pics!!!