While night diving in Anilao, I met this fish who told me he was suffering from memory loss and no longer knew his name.
Please let me know if you recognize him.
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Lost Fish
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Oxycheilinus digramma - cheeklined wrasse
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Hello, Jim:
Many thanks for the prompt iidentification, I have now found this fine fish on page 220 of Allen, Steene, Humann & DeLoach's book. Which fish id book(s) do you use?
Cheers! EliasJimG 23
Hi Elias
Mainly the same as you but with uncertain ones, once I think I have found the right "family" - in this case wrasse, I find Fishbase a really good place to search - also iNaturalist. Incidentally, I meant to put in my reply that your fish is I believe a male in breeding colours. Females and juveniles can be confusing as the cheek lines are often indistinct or maybe not even present. I find wrasse and parrotfish generally a real PITA due age, sexual, surroundings, mood and diet all possibly influencing colour - so good luck with those two groups!
Jim
