Fish ID Please

Cougra · 03/14/2007, 07:40 PM

I was at the LFS recently and was able to take a photo of a fish I haven't seen before. I believe that it's a type of parrotfish but I don't know enough about that group to properly ID it. I know that juveniles and adults have different colouration which makes it a lot harder to ID. I really hope that you can help me out with this one.

This individual is about 6 inches in length, has a dark blue body with creamy/yellow markings. I wish I could have got a better photo but the fish wasn't very settled in the tank.

Thank you for all your help and suggestions.

Water Box · 03/14/2007, 08:09 PM

initially I thought it was a Jansens Wrasse but I don't think the bars are wide enough.

jmicky41 · 03/15/2007, 12:07 AM

I agree, Jansens wrasse. Otherwise known as "footballer" wrasse.

Lev F. · 03/15/2007, 10:54 AM

I third the Jansen's Wrasse. Which LFS were you visiting? It wouldn't happen to be the PJ's in Yorkdale Mall, would it? If so, I've also seen that wrasse there.

Cougra · 03/19/2007, 09:29 AM

Yes it was at Yorkdale.

Thanks for the ID everyone.

03/14/2007, 07:40 PM	#1
Cougra Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 3	Fish ID Please I was at the LFS recently and was able to take a photo of a fish I haven't seen before. I believe that it's a type of parrotfish but I don't know enough about that group to properly ID it. I know that juveniles and adults have different colouration which makes it a lot harder to ID. I really hope that you can help me out with this one. This individual is about 6 inches in length, has a dark blue body with creamy/yellow markings. I wish I could have got a better photo but the fish wasn't very settled in the tank. Thank you for all your help and suggestions.

03/14/2007, 08:09 PM	#2
Water Box Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Green Bay WI area Posts: 138	initially I thought it was a Jansens Wrasse but I don't think the bars are wide enough. __________________ When you come to the end of your rope...tie a knot and hang on for dear life. Current Tank Info: 180 FOWLR and 29 Nano

03/15/2007, 12:07 AM	#3
jmicky41 Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 817	I agree, Jansens wrasse. Otherwise known as "footballer" wrasse. __________________ The bake sale to raise money for the carwash has been cancelled - due to confusion. Current Tank Info: 125 fowlr: 280watts VHO, 75LBS of mixed rock, Deltec AP600 skimmer, wet dry, GRi 518 return pump, 15 watt Aqua UV,(2) tunze 6000 on a 7095, goldflake angel(RIP), flame angel(8 years old), mitratus butterfly, yellow tang, majestic rabbitfsih

03/15/2007, 10:54 AM	#4
Lev F. Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,109	I third the Jansen's Wrasse. Which LFS were you visiting? It wouldn't happen to be the PJ's in Yorkdale Mall, would it? If so, I've also seen that wrasse there. __________________ - Lev "It all starts with a small freshwater aquarium. Then it turns into miniature estuaries on the carpet, and an afterwards fragrance that has the power to kill anything that's ever lived" Current Tank Info: 65 Gallon Mixed Reef Tankh. 96 Watt COralife Aqualight PCS, 20 Gallon Refugium with A. Nummifer frogfish, 40 Gallon Octopus tank

03/19/2007, 09:29 AM	#5
Cougra Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 3	Yes it was at Yorkdale. Thanks for the ID everyone.