Senior Reefer yikai Posted October 15, 2010 Author Senior Reefer Share Posted October 15, 2010 Cirrhilabrus lunatus Crescent-tail fairy wrasse. Southern Japan and may range much furthur south. Indonesian speciems tentatively identified as this species. Males have a dusky dorsal fin that turns blue during courtship. A lovely species with a gorgeous lunated tail. first pic female, 2nd pic of a harem of lunatus fairy wrasse, 3rd pic of a male and last pic of a male displaying nuptial colouration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Reefer yikai Posted October 15, 2010 Author Senior Reefer Share Posted October 15, 2010 Cirrhilabrus brunneus Dusky fairy wrasse. Indonesia and Philippines. Was thought to be a variation of C. lunatus, but recently described to be a new valid species based on colour difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Reefer yikai Posted October 15, 2010 Author Senior Reefer Share Posted October 15, 2010 Cirrhilabrus johnsoni Johnson's fairy wrasse. Known only from the Marshall Islands, with all the main population being located in Kwajalein atoll, the largest atoll in Marshall Islands. Resembles the closely related C. lunatus but differs in having a red dorsal fin and anal fin. Gorgeous crescent tail. Recently only started re-appearing in the trade after a long hiatus, as Brian Greene is back from retirement, and collecting these gorgeous but expensive wrasses once again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Reefer yikai Posted October 15, 2010 Author Senior Reefer Share Posted October 15, 2010 Cirrhilabrus jordani Flame fairy wrasse. Endemic only to the Hawaiian Islands. Males are readily identified by their large rounded fins and striking red and yellow colouration. When displaying, the body is outlined in purple. First pic of a female, 2nd pic of a male and last 2 pics of male flame wrasse in nuptial colouration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Reefer yikai Posted October 15, 2010 Author Senior Reefer Share Posted October 15, 2010 Cirrhilabrus scottorum Scott's fairy wrasse. South Pacific, Samoa to Pitcairn group. Very variable with plenty of geographical variations. Identified by distinct colouration and size. Geographical variants are differentiated by colour. Notoriously difficult to retain the colouration of male specimens. First pic from Cook Islands, middle pics from Fiji, last pic from Australia. Different colour variations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Reefer yikai Posted October 15, 2010 Author Senior Reefer Share Posted October 15, 2010 Cirrhilabrus laboutei Labout's fairy wrasse. Great Barrier Reef and New Caledonia. Very distinctive colouration. This species has two prominant anal fin spikes that are very visible when anal fin is erected. First pic of a female, 2nd pic of a fully coloured male and last pic of a displaying male. Note the anal fin spikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Reefer yikai Posted October 15, 2010 Author Senior Reefer Share Posted October 15, 2010 Cirrhilabrus exquisitus Exquisite fairy wrasse. Highly highly variable species with tremendous variants spanning Indonesia, Australia, Africa, Maldives, Fiji, Vanuatu and Japan. Very distinct colouration and differentiated via geographical variants. First pic shows an African specimen flashing. 2nd pic shows a Maldivian male flashing. 3rd pic shows a Fijian/Vanuatuan male flashing. Note the white anal fin when flashing and the 2 white saddles on the back (pink when non-flashing) 4th pic shows a Japan male flashing. Take note of the black patch on the dorsal fin. 5th pic shows an Indonesian male flashing. 6th and 7th pics show an Australian male flashing. 8th pic shows an African male specimen in non-excited state. This is the most commonly offered variant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mug888 Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Cirrhilabrus exquisitusExquisite fairy wrasse.Highly highly variable species with tremendous variants spanning Indonesia, Australia, Africa, Maldives, Fiji, Vanuatu and Japan. Very distinct colouration and differentiated via geographical variants.First pic shows an African specimen flashing.2nd pic shows a Maldivian male flashing.3rd pic shows a Fijian/Vanuatuan male flashing. Note the white anal fin when flashing and the 2 white saddles on the back (pink when non-flashing)4th pic shows a Japan male flashing. Take note of the black patch on the dorsal fin.5th pic shows an Indonesian male flashing. 6th and 7th pics show an Australian male flashing.8th pic shows an African male specimen in non-excited state. This is the most commonly offered variant. Hi, tnx 4 ur contributions. U must b wrasse lover. Up 4 ur great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef garden Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Anyone keep a species tank of fairy wrasses? Quote Aquarium 3 - 250 liters with sump and refugium Jebao DC 6000 pump with speed controller Skimz skimmer AI Hydra 52 HD Hailea HS-66A (1/4 hp) chiller Maxspect Gyre TLF Phosban reactors with Phosban Tunze nano osmolator Marine Magic Triplet Dosing Aquarium 1 - 27 litres Atman HF-0600 HOB filter Maxspect Razor Nano 60W (10,000 K) AOL 60 litres chiller Tunze Nano Osmolator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member domvonn Posted May 4, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted May 4, 2013 Anyone keep a species tank of fairy wrasses? Please post pics if there are bros doing so . Hope to know if there are aggressions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member woyeng** Posted April 3, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted April 3, 2014 Any idea where to view beautifu and exoticl fairy wrasses in Spore ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crownpairs Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Very Beautify Species!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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