Anyone know what this wrasse is?
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My closest guess would be a checkboard wrasse. @i cant think might be able to help.
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Is there a better photo by any chance?Unknown wrasse
It looks like a transitioning Halichoeres chloropterus from this angle (The Green head is the give away).
Juvenile:
Adult (I think male, may be wrong though)
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Look up Halichoeres podostigma - Axil Spot Wrasse to see if it matches.
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Looks like it
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Definitely looks like it. Any idea on costs? My lfs is selling it under "miscellaneous wrasse" for £25 one staff member said he's been in the hobby for 7 years and never seen one. To me if you've never seen one in the last 7 years you'd find out what the fish actually is before selling it. Especially for £25
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These are a larger Halichoeres so they aren’t commonly found. The larger the wrasse the harder it is to find especially at a cheap price. Often the larger wrasses aren’t caught because they get VERY aggressive and need giant tanks.
In comparison to other wrasses of equal size that seems a fair price. But since you're the one who bought it, it really only matters if you think it was a good price. If you like it, then enjoy it! That's what this hobby is all about.
