The world's fairy wrasses of the genus Cirrhilabrus

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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[reef garden]

Anyone keep a species tank of fairy wrasses?

[domvonn]

Anyone keep a species tank of fairy wrasses?

Please post pics if there are bros doing so .

Hope to know if there are aggressions.

[woyeng**]

Any idea where to view beautifu and exoticl fairy wrasses in Spore ?

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[crownpairs]

Very Beautify Species!!!