Author: (Bennett, 1828)
FBname: Spotted surgeonfish
Remark: References with country records other than those from Hawaii and Johnston Islands refer to different species.
Comments: Benthopelagic over coral, rock, and rubble (Ref. 58302).  Solitary.  Mainly diurnal (Ref. 4887).  Feeds on detritus by whisking its comb-like teeth over the bottom as it closes its mouth (Ref. 3921).