wrasse identification

[maxone]

I bought a wrasse labeled melanurus wrasse a while ago and it looked like one so I bought it but after a few weeks it started to fade colors a bit it's a bit more of a tan color now not a lot of blues and the tail fin is clear along with the pectoral fins.

 

[MaxTremors]

I bought a wrasse labeled melanurus wrasse a while ago and it looked like one so I bought it but after a few weeks it started to fade colors a bit it's a bit more of a tan color now not a lot of blues and the tail fin is clear along with the pectoral fins.

Can you post a pic (under white light so the colors are clear)?

 

[LiveFreeAndReef]

I bought a wrasse labeled melanurus wrasse a while ago and it looked like one so I bought it but after a few weeks it started to fade colors a bit it's a bit more of a tan color now not a lot of blues and the tail fin is clear along with the pectoral fins.

a picture would be extremely helpful

 

[maxone]

Thats the best i could do hope it helps

 

[SaltyT]

Thats the best i could do hope it helps

It's a Moyer's leopard wrasse Macropharngodon Moyeri

 

[Goaway]

That is a nice fish!

Macropharyngodon moyeri is a unique leopard wrasse from the waters of Japan | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

Macropharyngodon moyeri is a lesser known and rare species of leopard wrasse that never enters the mainstream aquarium trade as far as we know. The largely Japan endemic wrasse can apparently also be…

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old article. Enjoy though!

 

[maxone]

Thanks is it more expensive then a mealanurus wrasse?

 

[Goaway]

Thanks is it more expensive then a mealanurus wrasse?

Yes, but depends on what you paid.

Melans are around 50 in my area. Those leopards are over 100 online. So.