Is this a Lyretail Anthias?

[pancho]

I have never seen a female Lyretail without the blue line across the eye and thought it maybe a different species. It is also a darker orange color. LMK what you all think.

 

[Amazon4]

Looks to me like a female transitioning to a male.

 

[pancho]

There were several at the LFS that were the same exact color. Mine has remained the same color for several months.

 

[wesdaniel]

Sure looks like one to me.

 

[Recty]

Looks like an early male phase lyretail. Definitely past the female look, but not full blown male either.

 

[SDguy]

Depending on where they originate from, they can vary in color. But yes, it is a lyretail anthias.

 

[nikon187]

yep female lyretail (for now)

 

[pancho]

Thanks for the replies.