Appearance
The fish grows to about 40 cm in standard length. The side of the fish's head has horizontal stripes, while the front of the head has red spots. Coloring of the fish varies from pale gray to purple. Aquarium specimens are less tense than their wild counterparts.
Habitat
"Oxycheilinus digramma" lives in coral reefs, sheltered inland areas, and lagoons, possibly at depths from 3 to 60 m. Juveniles of "O. digramma" have been observed to live among the tentacles of the mushroom coral "Heliofungia actiniformis".Food
This species eats sea urchins, molluscs, and crustaceans. It uses other fish as a moving blind to approach its prey.References:
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