Fairy Wrasse ID

[kroe]

This was imported as a Lineatus hybrid from Vanuatu. Any ideas on what it actually is?

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/kennethroe@sbcglobal.net/detail?.dir=e400re2&.dnm=8f47re2.jpg&.src=ph

Thanks,
-Ken

 

[H.Tanaka]

Ken,

It is no doubt Cirrhilabrus rubrimarginatus, the Red-margined Fairy Wrasse, male.

In addition, those from at least Fiji and Vanuatu have a pinkish area on dorsal area like this individual in the photo.

 

[blface]

I agree w/ the doc. Pink margin fairy. I've had my LFS refer to it as a poor mans lineatus!!