Author: (Linnaeus, 1758)
FBname: Indian Ocean oriental sweetlips
Comments: Inhabits coral reefs and inshore rocky reefs (Ref. 30573).  Juveniles solitary, inhabits clear shallow protected lagoon; adults may be solitary or occur in aggregations (Ref. 37816). by handline and spear. Marketed fresh, a small quantity is salted (Ref. 47695).