Can someone identify this wrasse please?

[d-man]

Sorry for bad pic

 

[Marshall O]

Halichoeres timorensis

 

[Marshall O]

Its a juvenile, but appears to be transitioning to male. Evolved has/had a pair IIRC.

 

[SoloChromis]

What he said ^ Very cool fish, Im surprised they're not more popular, especially with those unique spotted markings.

 

[eatbreakfast]

Halichoeres timorensis

Its a juvenile, but appears to be transitioning to male. Evolved has/had a pair IIRC.

yes and yes, this is a truly underappreciated wrasse. Very beautiful, very peaceful.

 

[Marshall O]

yes and yes, this is a truly underappreciated wrasse. Very beautiful, very peaceful.

Do you know the max expected size? Not much info out there, but I have seen as high as 10" listed.

 

[twon8]

4.7" according to Michael

 

[eatbreakfast]

Definitely not 10", the 4.7" is right.

 

[Marshall O]

Definitely not 10", the 4.7" is right.

4.7" according to Michael

That's what I thought. Thanks guys.