There are two pintail fairy wrasses, the large Cirrhilabrus lanceolatus usually from Japan and the smaller Cirrhilabrus cf. lanceolatus which is known from Japan and the northern Philippines. In regards to the smaller dwarf pintail, this is an undescribed species sometimes referred to as Cirrhilabrus sp. 1 but there is a lot to describe on this exquisite little reef … Continue reading The dwarf pintail fairy wrasses are finally coming