Author: (Linnaeus, 1758)
FBname: Pennant coralfish
Comments: Inhabit deep, protected lagoons and channels, and the deeper parts of outer reef slopes.  Juveniles are often solitary while adults occur in pairs (Ref. 1602, 48636).  A planktivorous species that generally remains within a few meters of the reef.  Juveniles may sometimes pick on parasites on the epidermis of other fish (Ref. 5503).  Oviparous (Ref. 205).  Form pairs during breeding (Ref. 205).