Leopard Wrasse ID please

[adamwheel]

I purchased this leopard wrasse yesterday at my LFS. She was eating thawed mysis like a champ and is up and eating in QT already this morning.

She was listed as a Vermiculate or Blue Star Leopard Wrasse (M. Bipartitus) but looks to me more like an Ornate Leopard Wrasse (M. Ornatus) that's changing.

Thoughts?

Thanks,

Adam

 

[sc50964]

Leopard Wrasse ID please

Never mind.., nice fish!

 

[eatbreakfast]

You're right, it is M. ornatus.

 

[adamwheel]

Submale?

 

[eatbreakfast]

Initial phase male.

 

[SwampyBill]

VERRRY NIIICE score!! Yup, that's an ornatus...soon to be male. btw, the female blue star is my avatar pic.

 

[arashsheikhpoor]

definitely the ornate... I have one too and it's probably my favorite fish.