Author: (Bleeker, 1858)
FBname: Blackblotch squirrelfish
Comments: A relatively uncommon inhabitant of rocky reefs and coral-rich areas.  Spine of preopercle venomous.  Usually seen solitary , but sometimes forms schools in deep water in oceanic locations (Ref. 48635). Found in seaward slopes in 5-90 m (Ref. 90102).