Id this wrasse please

[myownlife]

He is solid white(ghost white). Has one black spot on its tail. So as a pastel erased

 

[El_Guapo13]

He is solid white(ghost white). Has one black spot on its tail. So as a pastel erased

Do you have a picture of him in white lights, so we can get a better idea of his coloration?

 

[myownlife]

I'll have to get one later at work now. The slight coloring on the scales on the back are orange but they are very faint

 

[lilchris_357]

There is a wrasse lovers thread on here, you might want to post there. If I had to guess, I would say its a juvenile earmuff wrasse (Halichoeres Melasmapomus). Its definitely in the Halichoeres family.
@evolved

 

[myownlife]

Best I could do from them photos I have. It doesn't have the earmuff spot on it

 

[evolved]

It's Halichoeres trimaculatus

For future need, if it arises: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/let-me-id-your-wrasse.97755/

 

[El_Guapo13]

It's Halichoeres trimaculatus

For future need, if it arises: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/let-me-id-your-wrasse.97755/

I was thinking of telling the OP that this is the fish, but I wasn't sure from his pics si far. Glad I waited. Thank Poseidon we have you, The Wrasse Guy, here to help.

 

[evolved]

I had the pleasure to see this species (about this same size) in Fiji, coming in from snorkeling, in less than 2 feet of water near the shore. It was so close to my face, I didn't have time to get the camera up before he darted off.

 

[myownlife]

Yep that's what it is. Is it correct that it's a restricted species? Got it for 40 dollars so

 

[evolved]

Is it correct that it's a restricted species?

Not at all. Perhaps in certain areas, but there are plenty of areas in the world it could be legally collected.

 

[myownlife]

Cool saw something after searching that it was