Can I get an ID on this wrasse please

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  1. Beachbreak

    Beachbreak Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    What do you guys think? I'm 99% positive on the ID but wanted more eyes on it before I pulled the trigger

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    Beachbreak, Mar 30, 2012
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  2. doylef4i

    doylef4i Bubble Tip Anemone

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    golden rhomboid wrasse
     
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  3. Atticus818

    Atticus818 Eyelash Blennie

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    Yup. This^
     
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  4. evolved

    evolved Wrasse Freak

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    Probably too late here, but...

    Sorry boys & girls :)

    I'll put my chips on Cirrhilabrus pylei
     
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  5. kcbrad

    kcbrad Giant Squid

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    The tail fin doesn't look right to be the rhomboid...and I don't think the body is yellow/golden enough to be a juvi golden rhomboid. Also, if you look at juvenile pylei photos, they often have bright yellow on their faces like that. But I don't know!

    What do you/the store think it is?! Tell us!
     
    kcbrad, Apr 2, 2012
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  6. Atticus818

    Atticus818 Eyelash Blennie

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    Damn, good call Hunter. I would have to say you are likely right after a bit or research.
     
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  7. RedGambit

    RedGambit Giant Squid

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    I had one of those... Looks pretty darn close to your guess so that would be mine :)
     
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  8. Beachbreak

    Beachbreak Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    It was a toss up with a rhom and pyles. I was hoping it was a female rhom but i think the consensus is a juvenile male pyles.

    To top it off, it's aggressive which pyles have a reputation for. So aggressive that a mystery wrasse in the same tank (6x4) turns tail and runs every time it comes close to the pyles.

    Thanks for the help guys!
     
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  9. Beachbreak

    Beachbreak Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    That's what sealed the deal. We couldn't see the spots until I photographed it. Upon comparing the pics with known examples of both species and talking with a lot of really knowledgeable guys it became clear that it wasn't a rhomboid.

    Super fun searching and ID'ing it!
     
    Beachbreak, Apr 2, 2012
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  10. kcbrad

    kcbrad Giant Squid

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    It's always fun trying to ID wrasses!!
     
    kcbrad, Apr 3, 2012
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