Wrasse ID please

[zukharla]

Caught this Wrasse while out snorkelling a while ago. He's about 10cm, very active and not shy in the slightest. Anyone know what kind of wrasse it is? He sleeps in the sand at night. Sorry for the phone pics.

 

[nonimmigrant]

Halichoeres margaritaceus? Can be absolutely sure tho due to the pic quality.

 

[zukharla]

I googled it and no, not the same wrasse. Thanks for trying though! I know the pics arent the greatest.

 

[betamed]

body shape reminds me of a halichores. Where did you find him?

 

[nonimmigrant]

The spot on the dorsal and the pink margin on the stomach still make me think that it's H. margaritaceus... Maybe Brad will know.

 

[Luiz Rocha]

Halichoeres nebulosus

 

[zukharla]

I'm in Brisbane, Australia. Caught him on the coast. So many kinds of beautiful wrasse there. I just loved all the pattern and coloration on this guy do had to catch him!

 

[zukharla]

Halichoeres nebulosus

Looks like we have a winner! Thanks