Author: Müller & Troschel, 1849
FBname: Brown dottyback
Comments: Found among corals of subtidal lagoon and seaward reefs (Ref. 9710).  Also found in crevices and ledges.  Usually found in association with branching corals (e.g. <i>Acropora</i> and <i>Pocillopora</i>).  Sometimes enters the aquarium fish trade (Ref. 37748).  Has been reared in captivity (Ref. 35413). Solitary (Ref 90102).