Definitely get a pic. There are a few fish that could go by that name. They should be fine with a lubbocki, but a positive id will help.
Here are the pictures of the orange head wrasse I am asking about. What is its scientific name?
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Definitely get a pic. There are a few fish that could go by that name. They should be fine with a lubbocki, but a positive id will help.
Ruby head fairy wrasse, Cirrhilabrus cf. cyabopleura.Here are the pictures of the orange head wrasse I am asking about. What is its scientific name?
It is in a younger exquisite. This one looks like he's from somewhere near Africa.
Wonderful fish, and high on my list!
~Bruce
Its a male, correct?Bruce is right, Indian ocean exquisite wrasse. The white on the nose is common.
Yes.Its a male, correct?
Cirrhilabrus flavidorsalis, yellow fin fairyID please
It's a female in the lubbocki complex. All females in this complex are near identical. Exact species can be pinpointed when it begins to transition.ID please
C. cf. cyanopleura, Ruby head wrasse.What's this?
Perhaps, though it could be any female in the lubbocki complex.Cirrhilabrus flavidorsalis, yellow fin fairy
It is a true coris species. Semi aggressive and will eat motile inverts.I have flipped through many of the pages on this forum and I have not seen this one yet.
I apologize if its a duplicate
The Local Fish Store is selling at a West African Rainbow Wrasse
Is it reef friendly
The Naoko's in particular has a bit of a reputation for aggression. It may help that the yellow "coris" is a Halichoeres and not a fairy. Use a social acclimation box to help "test the waters" prior to releasing the yellow.
~Bruce