Author: (Rüppell, 1838)
FBname: Silverspot squirrelfish
Comments: One of the most common of the squirrelfishes that occurs in outer reef areas, also encountered in lagoons and drop-offs from less than 2 to 40 m; either solitary or in groups (Ref. 27370).  Nocturnal, feeds mainly on benthic crabs and shrimps.