Mystery Anthias ID?

[Maritimer]

Was in a LFS in NYC yesterday, and they had a tank (cubicle) marked "Dispar Anthias: $10". I asked about the ones that _weren't_ dispars, and was told that's what they're being sold as.

Purchased five, but lost one overnight - haven't been able to figure out what they are yet - they seem similar to P. bimaculatus, except for the pinkish fins, red stripe at the top of their caudal peduncle, and faint red midbody bar on a couple of them. (Not the one in the photos, unfortunately - but the others were hiding and/or darting.)

Any thoughts?

~Bruce

 

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maybe a stocky anthias or sunset

 

[hdsoftail1065]

Not an anthias expert but looks similar to Pseudanthias marcia. Just a stab...

 

[Coralreefer1]

It looks like a Lyretail Anthias.

 

[DSC reef]

Not an anthias expert but looks similar to Pseudanthias marcia. Just a stab...

I believe your correct! Looks like a match to me anyways.

 

[hdsoftail1065]

I believe your correct! Looks like a match to me anyways.

So many in that species it makes it tough to nail down

 

[happyhourhero]

Looks like marcias to me. These need a deep tank ime.

 

[ca1ore]

Hard to tell for sure. The faint mid body bar is certainly indicative of Marcia, so I think that’s a good guess.

 

[Maritimer]

I think we have a winner!

These guys seem to hit all the buttons for P. marcia ... and marcia looks like a pretty cool fish!

Thanks to all who played along!

~Bruce