Unresolved ID this Wrasse?

Discussion in 'ID This!' started by jlongwell, Sep 7, 2014.

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  1. jlongwell

    jlongwell Spaghetti Worm

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    Got this guy from a relative that's in the process of shutting down their tank. They picked him up a few weeks ago from another guy that was having some tank trouble. Neither of them recall what he was sold as.

    Anyone have an ID? He's about 2-2.5 inches at the moment. Starts bluish-purple at the head, fades to red which fades to a yellow orange on the sides. Closest I can come up with is Cirrhilabrus cyanopleura, though I'm not exactly familiar with wrasses. I know and ID might be difficult given the godawful quality of the photo, but he's quick little bugger so this was the best I could get.

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  3. Va Reef

    Va Reef Giant Squid

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    I would try to get in touch with member evolved. He'll be able to say one way or another.
     
  4. Marshall O

    Marshall O Giant Squid

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    I would like Hunter to confirm, but I am leaning towards it being a female C. solorensis. Though it could be a transitioning C. cyanopleura.
     
  5. artur

    artur Fire Shrimp

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    Does it look like mine. It is Female Solorensis.
     

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  6. jlongwell

    jlongwell Spaghetti Worm

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    I do believe that's it!