Author: Cuvier, 1831
FBname: Spot-tail butterflyfish
Comments: Most commonly found in reef channels and outer slopes (Ref. 90102).  Occur in coral rich areas of reef flats, lagoons, and seaward reefs.  Juveniles inshore.  Adults usually seen in pair (Ref. 48636).  Feed on soft coral polyps (e.g. <i>Litophyton viridis</i> and species of the genera <i>Sarcophyton</i>, <i>Nephthia</i>, and <i>Clavularia</i>) (Ref. 9710).  Oviparous (Ref. 205).  Form pairs during breeding (Ref. 205).