Let Me ID Your Wrasse!

evolved · Jun 25, 2018

Kyl said:
Saw this on FB. I thought this was a possum wrasse, but the markings aren't lining up:

Mystery wrasse (Pseudocheilinus ocellatus)

OrionN · Jun 25, 2018

Not a kind timid fish

Kyl · Jun 25, 2018

Beautiful, but potentially evil.. Thanks Hunter!

HairyGary · Jun 25, 2018

evolved said:
Halichoeres iridis (Radiant wrasse)

Co-exist with H. Chrysus?

evolved · Jun 25, 2018

HairyGary said:
Co-exist with H. Chrysus?

Shouldn't be a problem

HairyGary · Jun 25, 2018

evolved said:
Shouldn't be a problem

Thanks!

Octane13 · Jun 26, 2018

Was purchased as H. melanurus but it has a lot more yellow/gold than other pictures I've seen. Has been difficult to get a clear picture.

OrionN · Jun 26, 2018

I am in the same boat as you. I think we just have to wait a bit until she start to transition. See my wrasse’s pictures last page.

Octane13 · Jun 26, 2018

OrionN said:
I am in the same boat as you. I think we just have to wait a bit until she start to transition. See my wrasse’s pictures last page.

Your post made me post

eatbreakfast · Jun 26, 2018

Octane13 said:
Was purchased as H. melanurus but it has a lot more yellow/gold than other pictures I've seen. Has been difficult to get a clear picture.

If you can get a better pic of the anal and caudal fin, that would help.

OrionN · Jun 26, 2018

What about this little one with green mouth?TIA

evolved · Jun 26, 2018

OrionN said:
What about this little one with green mouth?TIA

H. melanurus

Octane13 · Jun 28, 2018

eatbreakfast said:
If you can get a better pic of the anal and caudal fin, that would help.

Best I could get.

Octane13 · Jun 28, 2018

After looking further at OrionN's photo his just looks a little more mature than mine

eatbreakfast · Jun 28, 2018

Octane13 said:
Best I could get.

It's a melanurus.

Kyl · Jul 1, 2018

I believe this is an early transitioning C. Plyei - correct?

evolved · Jul 1, 2018

Kyl said:
I believe this is an early transitioning C. Plyei - correct?

Yup, you got it.

Kyl · Jul 1, 2018

Thanks Hunter, my first successful ID for someone on a FB group

Shame they're on the aggressive side.

NoWaiAma · Jul 1, 2018

It’s been 3 weeks. But I have now seen every post here. Have enjoyed it. Thank you for taking the time out to help everyone. So much information

RandyT5 · Jul 1, 2018

Just picked this guy up and is in quarantine, having a hard time identifying, sorry for crappy pictures, tank doesn't have the greatest lighting and my phone is pretty old.