Wrasse ID
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Well, it is certainly a female wrasse of the Halichoeres genus. That's the easy part. The hard part is what species...
Someone will surely jump in here and say "Halichoeres melanurus"; I can am certain it is not. Here's why: a distinguishing feature of melanurus is a single line which enters the eye at its anterior, then bifurcates at the eyes posterior. You can clearly see the line before the eye is in fact, two distinct lines.
What it does most closely resembles to me is Halichoeres richmondi, However I also see a chance it could be Halichoeres kallochroma, but I suspect richmondi is likely correct. A picture with better clarity of the tail might make that distinction.
Someone will surely jump in here and say "Halichoeres melanurus"; I can am certain it is not. Here's why: a distinguishing feature of melanurus is a single line which enters the eye at its anterior, then bifurcates at the eyes posterior. You can clearly see the line before the eye is in fact, two distinct lines.
What it does most closely resembles to me is Halichoeres richmondi, However I also see a chance it could be Halichoeres kallochroma, but I suspect richmondi is likely correct. A picture with better clarity of the tail might make that distinction.
eatbreakfast
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A clearer picture would definitely help. Clarity on the anal fin would help too.
Halichoeres leucurus and H. chrysotaenia also have females that look like that. But I would think its likely Richmond or Leucurus.
Halichoeres leucurus and H. chrysotaenia also have females that look like that. But I would think its likely Richmond or Leucurus.
eatbreakfast
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Up to 2 weeks is not abnormal for some varieties of Halichoeres, but most will pop up in just a couple of days.
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Wrasse Nut
She. It's undoubtedly female.
And +1 to this. 3 weeks is even possible.
There's nothing you can or should do but wait. No point in being concerned; it's out of your hand now.
RyanSweatt2004
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Looks like a female melanarus wrasse.
sparky5785
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Cosmetus wrasse?
SHE CAME OUT!!!
Great success, after 4 days of hiding, she finally came out yesterday morning. She stayed pretty much in the same corner of the tank most the day, then went under again.
Shes back out again today lingering in the same area near the sand. Sometimes she just lays on the sand on her side which is somewhat concerning.
Positive, shes definitely eating the mysis i'm feeding so that's a good sign for sure.
I've attached a couple more clear pictures but i'm thinking more and more shes a Richmond's, but more insight is still welcome!
Great success, after 4 days of hiding, she finally came out yesterday morning. She stayed pretty much in the same corner of the tank most the day, then went under again.
Shes back out again today lingering in the same area near the sand. Sometimes she just lays on the sand on her side which is somewhat concerning.
Positive, shes definitely eating the mysis i'm feeding so that's a good sign for sure.
I've attached a couple more clear pictures but i'm thinking more and more shes a Richmond's, but more insight is still welcome!
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Wrasse Nut
That is certainly concerning. It may well be simply stress and adjustment happening, but do keep an eye out for any aliments.
I feel quite strongly about Halichoeres richmondi now.
eatbreakfast
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I feel quite strongly about Halichoeres richmondi now.[/QUOTE]
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