Author: Günther, 1861
Comments: Lives among the branches of <i>Acropora</i> (Ref. 2334); a coral-commensal species (Ref. 72446). Monogamous (Ref. 52884).  The male takes care of eggs deposited on a coral branch (Ref. 32163).  Has the ability to change sex in both directions to favor reproductive success (Ref. 32163).