Author: Cuvier, 1831
FBname: Bluelashed butterflyfish
Comments: Occur in lagoon and seaward reefs in areas with rich coral growth (Ref. 1602).  Juveniles may be found in shallow <i>Acropora</i> thickets (Ref. 1602).  Adults occur in pairs (Ref. 1602, 48636).  Omnivorous.  Feed on coral polyps (Ref. 37816).  Oviparous (Ref. 205).  Form pairs during breeding (Ref. 205).  This species is extremely difficult to maintain in an aquarium and is very rarely imported.