Halichoeres wrasse identification

[trmiv]

This wrasse was sold to me as a Melanarus a few months ago. Now in my display under good lighting I’m not convinced that’s what it is based on other pictures I’ve seen. Any idea what species it is exactly? These are about the best pic I can get, he swims like crazy.

 

[Angel_Anthias lover]

Vroliks wrasse?

 

[Jesterrace]

Maybe a type of Christmas? I agree it's definitely not a Melanurus as the colors are wrong.

 

[Pbh-reef]

Argus wrasse? @evolved what do you think?

 

[evolved]

Argus wrasse? @evolved what do you think?

Yup, that's Halichoeres argus.

 

[trmiv]

Awesome, Argus definitely looks like it. Thanks for the help!

Are they uncommon in the aquarium trade? I don’t see a lot of info online about them and aquariums. Lots of stuff about them in the wild though.

 

[evolved]

Awesome, Argus definitely looks like it. Thanks for the help!

Are they uncommon in the aquarium trade? I don’t see a lot of info online about them and aquariums. Lots of stuff about them in the wild though.

Sporadic in the trade, and usually mislabeled.

 

[Pbh-reef]

Awesome, Argus definitely looks like it. Thanks for the help!

Are they uncommon in the aquarium trade? I don’t see a lot of info online about them and aquariums. Lots of stuff about them in the wild though.

Cool find! They seem very pretty as males

 

[motortrendz]

Nice fish. What was it sold to you as?

 

[trmiv]

It was sold to me as a Melanarus Wrasse