Mystery Fairy Wrasse

[statquo305]

Does anyone know what type of Fairy Wrasse the fish in the video is? I have not been able to figure it out, and the local fish store does not know either. It has a pinkish-red color, a white under-belly with a blue line that runs from mouth to tail. There is also a white dot over the mouth, and two black spots near the tail Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[nikesb]

might be a juvenile african exquisite wrasse. white nose indicates an exquisite fairy wrasse, and a red/pink body suggests its an african variation

 

[statquo305]

I believe you are right. I looked up some other fish and found that species to be the closest match based on looks. How much would one of these sell for, $60?

 

[nikesb]

60 for an adult, 40 for a juvenile

 

[statquo305]

Does anyone know I good way to sell fish privately (this African Excuisite Fairy Wrasse)? The LFS are only willing to do 50% on consignment

 

[statquo305]

Also, how rare would this species be for the hobby?

 

[nikesb]

common in large cities

 

[coral guy]

i think i its a filament wrasse female/male.Because it had a a african exquisite rei and adult thy look nothing like that

 

[statquo305]

Definetly not a Filament Wrasse. I still think it is an Exquisite African Fairy Wrasse.