Need info on leopard wrasse (male vs female)

[flfireman1]

Been reading and seeing conflicting information on leopard wrasse (Macropharyngodon meleagris). Some publications list the male and female as two seperate species and others describe the males coloration completely different. Anybody have any good pictures or can point me in the right direction? I believe liveaquaria.com had the best photo of a male and female. But Im not even sure if that is correct.
Thanks
Eric

 

[gasman059]

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[Bret61081]

The Picture on LA is correct. The Male leopard wrasse(or Guinea Fowl) looks very similar to the Ornate Leopard. The best reference for them is here

http://www.wetwebmedia.com/macropharyngodon.htm

Ive had a Ornate leopard now for about a year and a half and it is doing great. Eats everything I put in the tank including spectrum. The male leopards are really bad shippers so make sure it is out and eating before you get it!