Wrasse experts - ID please

[masterswimmer]

Like the title says, looking for an ID on this wrasse. Sold to us as a Saddle Wrasse. I'm questioning that ID. If possible, I'd like to get the common name and scientific name.

Dean, mind referencing your book for me once again :redface: ? Thanks :hug:

swimmer

 

[scumonkey]

It's NOT a Saddle Wrasse....
Looks more like a Halichoeres of some kind?
I couldn't find it in Dr.Burgess's Atlas of marine aquarium fish (some looked close but NOT right on).

 

[JasonE]

Halichoeres rubricephalus

Good luck with this, it doesn't come in often, and may have some collection issues. Pls keep us posted!

 

[saltycreefer]

Jason, didn't you see the doctor once for rubrycephalus? Hope you're feeling better!

 

[House of Laughter]

and it's a male

House

 

[prattreef]

yes that be it. A gorgeous wrasse with a VERY poor track record): Scumonkey????

 

[House of Laughter]

We're gonna do the best we can with it - wish us luck!

House

 

[LouZoo51]

He's in good hands!!!

 

[SlamaJama]

is it expensive?

 

[masterswimmer]

is it expensive?

Sorry Mike, this isn't a 'for sale' thread. At this time our intent is to keep him in our display tank.

swimmer