Vrolik's or Melanarus ID

[Setlock13]

So I picked up a new wrasse from my LFS today and I am not positive if it is a Vrolik's wrasse or a Melanarus wrasse. On the packing list for their order from quality marine there was both melanarus and Vrolik's present. I took a couple of pics while the wrasse is in QT. Sorry for the rough quality. I believe the fish is more Vrolik's than Melanarus but am just looking to be sure!

Thank you for your help everyone

 

[hogfanreefer]

Looks like Vrolik's to me. The tail is different than a melanurus? Many think they are really the same species. I have a Vrolik's and he is certainly different in coloration than my friends melanurus. Great fish either way.

 

[eatbreakfast]

Its H. chrysotaenia, the vroliks wrasse. The pattern on the tail is more of a spotted pattern on chrysotaenia, and more lined on melanurus. Also, the striping around the snout is a light purple on chrysotaenia and red on melanurus.

 

[aandfsoccr04]

It looks a lot like mine bought off divers den:

H. chrysotaenia, vroliks wrasse

 

[Setlock13]

Thanks for your help, glad to feel confident that the fish is a Vroliks wrasse. Ive had him for a few days, I've tried cyclopeeze, PE mysis, Spirulina, and Rod's and unfortunately he did not go for it. Im going to try Ova next time he is out and about in the QT. Any other suggestions? I keep cyclopeeze and ova for new fish only and hope to transition them to other food since I think there is still a shortage on those two? (not sure)