Discoloration or flukes on Leopard Wrasse?

[Zoajohn]

I’ve had this black leopard wrasse for a month now. He was eating pellets and frozen from day 1 which I’m thankful for. He had some translucent looking markings near his tail and I am unsure if they are just damage or if they’re possibly flukes. He eats like a pig and displays no symptoms of any illness. Pic attached

 

[lion king]

Leopard wrasses are prone to coming in with flukes and internal parasites. They can do well for a month or so then decline quickly so a careful eye will be necessary. A fresh water dip will quickly let you know, or a preventive treatment of prazi pro wouldn't hurt. Pics are hard to tell and you usually can't see flukes, it becomes deadly when they effect the gills.

 

[Zoajohn]

I’ve been concerned with fw dips killing the fish from some stuff I’ve read if they’re already stressed. He doesn’t seem to he though. Should i give it a shot?

 

[Westoncase]

I think thats a dusky wrasse.

 

[Zoajohn]

I think thats a dusky wrasse.

I believe you are correct. Sold to me as a black leopard but always wondered why it looked a little different.

 

[evolved]

I’ve had this black leopard wrasse for a month now.

Yeah, your "black leopard wrasse" isn't. This is Halichoeres marginatus - Dusky wrasse. Different genus.

He had some translucent looking markings near his tail and I am unsure if they are just damage or if they’re possibly flukes.

I can't see anything in that picture, but if it were flukes it would be more likely to find them in/around the gills, as opposed to the tail.