Red Tail Flasher Wrasse

[ZoanthidAddict]

just a quick question I have never seen one in person just the net there is one coming in to a LFS here and was wondering how close they look to a Mccosker/carpenters ? is there a noticeable difference ?

 

[eatbreakfast]

Yes, they are noticeably different. The anal fin of P. rubricaudalis is much brighter and more eye catching IMO.

 

[ZoanthidAddict]

besides the anal fin do they look similar when they are not displaying ?

 

[evolved]

To the common observer, they probably look the same.

They look very different to me at all times.

Google images for comparison when not in display:

 

[Aquaph8]

I agree with Hunter, to most they'll look pretty similar but so will most of the flasher wrasses. My wife thinks I have a bunch of orangish red fish and has no idea why I keep getting more

 

[ZoanthidAddict]

lol I have a long fin and carpenters and my fiancé said the same thing thanks guys