Appearance
Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-17; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8. Juveniles dark brown with bright yellow dorsal, anal, pelvic and tail fins.At size about 9 cm, small scattered blue dots appear and yellow on fins begins to recede; characterized further by brown to reddish brown color, usually mottled; head, body and fins covered with numerous white to bluish spots; several pale bars evident on side; scales ctenoid scales on body including abdomen; greatest body depth 2.6-3.0 in SL; rounded caudal fin; pelvic fins 1.8-2.1 in head length.
Behavior
Solitary. Protogynous hermaphrodite.
Habitat
Inhabits shallow protected coastal reefs, in seagrass beds, and in coral-rich areas.
Food
Feeds on crustaceans and fishes.References:
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