Author: (Bleeker, 1853)
FBname: Celebes wrasse
Comments: Inhabits coral-rich areas of protected reefs (Ref. 9710), with a rich mix of soft and brittle hard corals and other invertebrates (Ref. 48636).  Reported to be associated with the mushroom <i>Heliofungia actiniformis</i> (Ref. 91291). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205).