Fish ID Yellow Coris Wrasse?

[journeyman]

Hi All,
I picked up this unique yellow coris wrasse the other day. It was labeled as an indonesian yellow coris with red stripes. It's a really unique variation with a red/pink hue along it's side. Also it doesn't have the black spots on its dorsal fin. Instead it has one on the side of it's head and then another on it's tail. Similar to an earmuff, but with a yellow body.

I attached some pictures. Sorry for the poor quality (I released him lights out). But you can still see the black markings and the red/pink hue on his side. The red/pink is much brighter with the lights on.

Anyways, I don't think it's an H. Chrysis, but was wondering if anyone had any ideas on what it was. Thanks!

 

[LobsterOfJustice]

Two spot hogfish, Bodianus bimaculatus.


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[journeyman]

Two spot hogfish, Bodianus bimaculatus.


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Thanks! That's it exactly!

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[Half Vaped]

Keep in mind that Hogfish tend to be more aggressive than the Yellow Coris, especially with other Wrasses. Hopefully you’re not keeping it in the same tank as any other Wrasse.

You can’t spell Bodianus without the anus.

 

[journeyman]

Keep in mind that Hogfish tend to be more aggressive than the Yellow Coris, especially with other Wrasses. Hopefully you're not keeping it in the same tank as any other Wrasse.

You can't spell Bodianus without the anus.

Yes, that's my mistake as the lfs had it labeled as a yellow coris, which I've had before with my melanarus. I see now the two spot can get aggressive as it matures. I'll have to wait and see. Luckily it'll be my last addition and the other fish is a bit bigger and established. I also keep my tank well stocked, so hopefully that should spread out any aggression and I have enough room for them to avoid each other. I'll have to wait and see.

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[Cliving1]

I was under the impression they were peaceful to others, but can be territorial to their own kind. Would like to hear your results.

 

[journeyman]

I'll keep you posted.

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[journeyman]

I was under the impression they were peaceful to others, but can be territorial to their own kind. Would like to hear your results.

He was really shy for the first week or two and we hiding in the rockwork. I was really afraid that he wouldn't reappear, either from starving or other fish picking on him. Then one day he started coming out and he is now one of my most fearless fish.

I have not seen any aggression from him, but he has a lot of personality. He does stand up for himself if another fish chases him, but there's been no sustained aggression. I've never seen him start anything.

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