Author: (Forsskål, 1775)
FBname: Coral hind
Comments: Inhabit clear waters of coral reefs; more often found in exposed rather than protected reef areas (Ref. 5213).  Feed on fishes (80%, mainly <i>Pseudanthias squamipinnis</i>) and crustaceans.  Form haremic groups comprising of a dominant male and 2 to 12 females.  These groups occupy territories of up to 475 sq m subdivided into secondary territories and defended by a single female (Ref. 6480).  Generally common (Ref. 9710).