Anyone know what this wrasse is?

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Unknown wrasse

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Unknown wrasse

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Is there a better photo by any chance?
It looks like a transitioning Halichoeres chloropterus from this angle (The Green head is the give away).
Juvenile: 7E9F28EC-3B6A-4677-9370-2FEC6978BE25.jpeg
Adult (I think male, may be wrong though)
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Look up Halichoeres podostigma - Axil Spot Wrasse to see if it matches.
Definitely looks like it. Any idea on costs? My lfs is selling it under "miscellaneous wrasse" for £25 one staff member said he's been in the hobby for 7 years and never seen one. To me if you've never seen one in the last 7 years you'd find out what the fish actually is before selling it. Especially for £25
 
Definitely looks like it. Any idea on costs? My lfs is selling it under "miscellaneous wrasse" for £25 one staff member said he's been in the hobby for 7 years and never seen one. To me if you've never seen one in the last 7 years you'd find out what the fish actually is before selling it. Especially for £25
These are a larger Halichoeres so they aren’t commonly found. The larger the wrasse the harder it is to find especially at a cheap price. Often the larger wrasses aren’t caught because they get VERY aggressive and need giant tanks.
 
Definitely looks like it. Any idea on costs? My lfs is selling it under "miscellaneous wrasse" for £25 one staff member said he's been in the hobby for 7 years and never seen one. To me if you've never seen one in the last 7 years you'd find out what the fish actually is before selling it. Especially for £25
In comparison to other wrasses of equal size that seems a fair price. But since you're the one who bought it, it really only matters if you think it was a good price. If you like it, then enjoy it! That's what this hobby is all about. ;)
 

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