Let Me ID Your Wrasse!

evolved · May 20, 2020

CaptHowdy said:
I ordered a yellow wrasse and got this guy instead. I can’t figure out what he is

Common names can be misleading...
This is probably Halichoeres garnoti. It needs a bit more development before I can be certain, but I'm 90% on that.

CaptHowdy · May 20, 2020

evolved said:
Common names can be misleading...
This is probably Halichoeres garnoti. It needs a bit more development before I can be certain, but I'm 90% on that.

Thanks! Just wanted to make sure I’m caring for it properly

ReeferPat · May 21, 2020

This is a fairy wrasse but not sure which kind. I tried introducing a clown face fairy wrasse recently and no good. Had to take him out quickly due to aggression. Otherwise this is the most mellow fish in my tank.

evolved · May 21, 2020

ReeferPat said:
This is a fairy wrasse but not sure which kind. I tried introducing a clown face fairy wrasse recently and no good. Had to take him out quickly due to aggression. Otherwise this is the most mellow fish in my tank.

C. cyanopleura

Solorensis is in the same complex, hence the result.

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ReeferPat · May 21, 2020

Thanks. Should’ve done more research. I was naively thinking - because of the markings on the clown face - maybe it was a male and the other a female, that they might pair up. No bueno. At least the clown face has a home in the frag tank.

Kyl · May 27, 2020

Mystery wrasse? Guy screencapped from a BBC video. I think it's possibly one in transition?

ChgoGoodGirl · May 27, 2020

Sold as (and pretty sure it is) a blue flasher wrasse but I was wondering if you could tell me if its male or female. Thanks in advance!

evolved · May 27, 2020

ChgoGoodGirl said:
Sold as (and pretty sure it is) a blue flasher wrasse but I was wondering if you could tell me if its male or female. Thanks in advance!

Yes, cyaneus. And male; females do not have dorsal filaments.

ChgoGoodGirl · May 27, 2020

Thanks so much!

mort · May 28, 2020

Kyl said:
Mystery wrasse? Guy screencapped from a BBC video. I think it's possibly one in transition?

Think thats a squirrelfish, possibly https://www.reeflex.net/tiere/3107_Sargocentron_caudimaculatum.htm

evolved · May 28, 2020

Kyl said:
Mystery wrasse? Guy screencapped from a BBC video. I think it's possibly one in transition?

mort said:
Think thats a squirrelfish, possibly https://www.reeflex.net/tiere/3107_Sargocentron_caudimaculatum.htm

I overlooked that one yesterday, but I agree!
Definitely not ocellatus, as the tail shape/structure is wrong.

Scoob · May 31, 2020

How about this guy ?

evolved · May 31, 2020

Scoob said:
How about this guy ?

C. cf lunatus (Philippine varient)

OrionN · Jun 2, 2020

Are Halichoeres annularis and Halichoeres maginatus are difference species or are they synonyms?
Is this a Marginatus or Annularis? Of course if they are not synonyms. Sorry about the poor quality picture. My old cellphone at the LFS, not under control setting with my camera.
Been at the LFS for 1 week and loosing weight. If I dont get him soon, I dont think he will last. However, I dont know if he will worth my effort to try to save him. Unusual fish, almost look like a Leopard Wrasse

GBRsouth · Jun 2, 2020

OrionN said:
Are Halichoeres annularis and Halichoeres maginatus are difference species or are they synonyms?
Is this a Marginatus or Annularis? Of course if they are not synonyms. Sorry about the poor quality picture. My old cellphone at the LFS, not under control setting with my camera.
Been at the LFS for 1 week and loosing weight. If I dont get him soon, I dont think he will last. However, I dont know if he will worth my effort to try to save him. Unusual fish, almost look like a Leopard Wrasse

Read posts 5 and 6 on page one. Evolved answered this question there.

skyhawkn5262y · Jun 6, 2020

Hey, @evolved I know this is a Pink Margin, but is it a transitional male? I've been wanting a male for a while, but they've been difficult to get lately so I settled for this female/juvenile. The only thing that makes me think it's transitional is because there is some red/blue banding on the tail that wasn't on another female. And if it's not transitioning, what is the likelihood she'll transition to male in captivity?

Would really appreciate your help!

evolved · Jun 6, 2020

skyhawkn5262y said:
Hey, @evolved I know this is a Pink Margin, but is it a transitional male? I've been wanting a male for a while, but they've been difficult to get lately so I settled for this female/juvenile. The only thing that makes me think it's transitional is because there is some red/blue banding on the tail that wasn't on another female. And if it's not transitioning, what is the likelihood she'll transition to male in captivity?

Would really appreciate your help!

Yes, that's a transitional male. It's about 98% likely it will go the rest of the way to terminal, but the time frame for that is quite variable.

skyhawkn5262y · Jun 6, 2020

evolved said:
Yes, that's a transitional male. It's about 98% likely it will go the rest of the way to terminal, but the time frame for that is quite variable.

Thank you! You truly are the Wrasse master!