Author: (Bleeker, 1856)
FBname: Iridescent cardinalfish
Comments: Occurs in clear water lagoon patch reefs and seaward reefs from the lower surge zone to a depth of 45 m (Ref. 1602).  Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302).  Solitary (Ref. 93839). Feeds at night on small benthic and free-swimming crustaceans (Ref. 1602).