Found on coral reefs where they hide in the crevices and among branching corals or among coral rubble of sheltered reefs. Juveniles have a specific undulating swimming style, similar to the one of the harlequin sweet lip juvenile. The colour is snow white with black dots. Adults are an important food fish.
Frequency of sightings:
Common
Best time of year:
All year round
Remarks:
between 1- 30 m depth, size from 3cm juv., adult up to 70cm
