Is this a Blue Flasher?

[akabryanhall]

LFS insisted on calling it a Lubbocks and I know that is not the case lol

 

[nitro'sreef]

compare- its a blue flasher wrasse

Saltwater Aquarium Fish for Marine Aquariums: Blue Flasher Wrasse, Paracheilinus cyaneus

 

[evolved]

It's certainly a Paracheilinus and not a C. lubbocki.

It is mostly resemblant of C. cyaneus, but I cannot rule out P. filamentosus. A picture with the fins out is needed to be certain.

 

[buddythelion]

It's certainly a Paracheilinus and not a C. lubbocki.

It is mostly resemblant of C. cyaneus, but I cannot rule out P. filamentosus. A picture with the fins out is needed to be certain.

I'm leaning more filament.

 

[evolved]

I'm leaning more filament.

The prominant stripe under and originating from the eye, along with what appears to be 7-8+ dorsal filaments, is why I say cyaneus right now. But it still could be either.