Lunatus Fairy Wrasse

[Breakthecycle2]

How many variations are there? Does anyone have pics of the different ones? I did a Google search, but they all look the same.

 

[eatbreakfast]

There is a Japanese one and a Philippine one. They are 2 species in a complex that also includes C. johnsoni, squirei, brunneus and cf. lanceolatus.

Reefbuilders did an article on the complex a couple of weeks ago with plenty of pics.

 

[Breakthecycle2]

Awesome. I found it. Thanks.

 

[Breakthecycle2]

Im confused more now. The article doesn't state it is the Philippines and that it is almost exclusively found in Japan. My question is, I have seen them prices from $150 to $600 and they look the same.

 

[eatbreakfast]

Philippines are more common and priced closer to $150, Japanese ones are more expensive and don't reach the U.S. as frequently.

It is hypothesized that they may be 2 different species.

 

[Breakthecycle2]

I got a good deal on mine, however its a very young male.

 

[Breakthecycle2]

Not the best pic, but this was in the store