Let Me ID Your Wrasse!

[ChouDawg]

Not the best picture but would like to confirm this is an Adorned Wrasse (Halichoeres Cosmetus) thanks!

 

[eatbreakfast]

It could be, but for a definite ID a pic showing the whole profile would be helpful. It is an immature specimen based on the ocelli on the dorsal.

 

[ChouDawg]

It just got into the store yesterday, the owner is holding it for me for a couple weeks till after my termite fumigation which will also give him some time to QT and get it eating as well...unfortunately that means no clearer photo at this time.

 

[Newb_reefer1]

Let's see if anyone can get this one

 

[eatbreakfast]

Looks like a stressed C. rubrisquamis to me.

 

[GOOKRACING]

What Wrasse is this guys??

 

[eatbreakfast]

Halichoeres bivittatus, the slippery dick, a Caribbean species.

 

[GOOKRACING]

Halichoeres bivittatus, the slippery dick, a Caribbean species.

Lol. That is so funny. I though you was joking until I looked it up. Thanks
I got a slippery dick. Lol

 

[evolved]

Looks like a stressed C. rubrisquamis to me.

Me too.

Halichoeres bivittatus, the slippery dick, a Caribbean species.

Yup.
Grows to over a foot in length... Loves motile inverts.

 

[Lemony Lemons]

Not sure if this is even a wrasse but I figured I'd ask anyway, if it's not maybe someone can tell me what it is

 

[Eienna]

Not sure if this is even a wrasse but I figured I'd ask anyway, if it's not maybe someone can tell me what it is

Bodianus mesothorax, Coral Hogfish. It is in the wrasse family. NOT reef-safe.

 

[eatbreakfast]

Bodianus mesothorax, Coral Hogfish. It is in the wrasse family. NOT reef-safe.

Though not invert safe they are coral safe, they dont flip them over like some of the other large aquarium wrasses.

 

[mmoner]

 

[eatbreakfast]

P. mckoskeri

 

[evolved]

P. mckoskeri

Yup. Really great photo too; I appreciate how not easy that is.

 

[Eienna]

That's adorable, is what that is.

 

[mmoner]

Thanks, female or male?

 

[evolved]

Young male

 

[Buddy08]

Need help with an I.D. on this wrasse, was purchased as a "fairy" but have no clue as to what kind. Is it a male or female and will it change colors?

 

[eatbreakfast]

Its C. rubripinnis, the colors will get a little more distinct, but this one is already a male so not too much more of a change.