Wrasse ID

[ErikVR]

Hi all,

This gorgeous guy was sold to me as a blueside, but looking at pictures I'm not so sure. What do you think?

 

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Yellow-Flanked Fairy Wrasse

 

[ErikVR]

Yellow-Flanked Fairy Wrasse

The Yellow-Flanked Fairy Wrasse is also known as Blueside Fairy Wrasse.

I guess I've been looking at the wrong pictures then. Gorgeous fish!

 

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The Yellow-Flanked Fairy Wrasse is also known as Blueside Fairy Wrasse.

I guess I've been looking at the wrong pictures then. Gorgeous fish!

I was thinking about bluehead vs yellow flanked…, but they are so very close

Bluehead Fairy Wrasse: Reef Safe Aquarium Fish

Yellow-Flanked Fairy Wrasse (Blueside Fairy Wrasse): Reef Safe Saltwater Aquarium Fish

 

[i cant think]

Hi all,

This gorgeous guy was sold to me as a blueside, but looking at pictures I'm not so sure. What do you think?

It looks to me like he is more likely to transition into the Blueheaded Fairy Wrasse.

 

[ErikVR]

They look very similar. All gorgeous.