Rare unidentified wrasse available

[myerst2]

One of the leading online suppliers of rare marine fish just posted an unidentified rare wrasse for the princely sum of $999.99. She's a real beauty. Any idea or thoughts what exactly it is? Really wish they divulged where it was collected.

 

[eatbreakfast]

Collected from the Philippines by RVS Fishworld. Some authorities list it as C. cf. tonozukai, others as just an unidentified Cirrhilabrus species. I personally would say it is a C. tonozukai that is displaying recessive traits. The coloring, except for the blue throat/belly, is identical to tonozukai. The blue is found in varying degrees on males within the complex. The pattern on the back half of the dorsal is also identical to tonozukai as well.

 

[Bill Nye]

Very nice fish. Will be interesting to find out if it is an unidentified species or C. tonozukai.

 

[jaa1456]

I have seen a very similar wrasse once before about two years ago. It was so,d for about 250.

 

[WayneL333]

Do they have a video of it, especially of it eating? I'm sure that'll help them sell it.