What kind of fairy wrasse

deagan14 · Jan 25, 2015

LFS sold as just fairy wrasse they didn't specify what kind
Anybody know?

Browndawg80 · Jan 26, 2015

Cirrhilabrus?

Browndawg80 · Jan 26, 2015

Sorry. Cirr Cyanopleura I think. Maybe one of the wrasse experts will chime in.

eatbreakfast · Jan 26, 2015

Crrhilabrus cf. cyanopleura, often sold as a female solorensis.

evolved · Jan 26, 2015

eatbreakfast said:
Crrhilabrus cf. cyanopleura, often sold as a female solorensis.

Agree; with the better common name (IMO) being "Ruby Headed Fairy".

snorvich · Jan 26, 2015

eatbreakfast said:
Crrhilabrus cf. cyanopleura, often sold as a female solorensis.

Agreed.