Actually, C. lanceolatus is much more rare than C. cf lanceolatus. cf lanceolatus just hasn't been collected in a couple years; it will be again one day. And I WILL own one, eventually (not something I can say with certainty on C. lanceolatus).
C. roseafascia being the best alternative with a well defined lancet-shaped caudal fin, but really C. rhomboidalis is the most obtainable.
I had not yet, thanks for sharing. Not "new" however, but rather Pseudojuloides atavai. A delicate pencil wrasse.
$300ishAnampses twistiiHorrible photo I'm sorry!
Well, we agree on one thing right now, it is certainty a young male. However, you were at best partially misinformed, as there is absolutely no chance that fish is a cf. lanceolatus. Again, a picture of the pelvic fins is what is necessary for a positive ID.
It's been agreed it is a unique species since 2008 (if not a few years prior) but it most closely resembles lanceolatus (hence the temporary tag).
I've learned Latin is a funny thing and pronunciation of all the essential sounds varies depending on the area of science you're in. That being said, I've learned how to more properly pronounce most of the names by hearing better informed people speak. However, I don't make too big of a deal about how to say them; just knowing what they are is more than half the battle.
So some I get right, others I slaughter.
Please do. As much as I hope you got what you believed you purchased, the more I look at your photo the more I see roseafascia. FWIW, this wouldn't be the first time roseafascia's were passed off as lanceolatus for a wholesaler's profit (not trying to imply any dishonesty in this case).
