Author: Weber, 1909
FBname: Tubifer cardinalfish
Comments: Found in coastal reefs and outer reef lagoons.  This species forms small groups with long-spined urchins (Ref. 48635) (e.g. <i>Diadema setosum</i> in shallow sheltered waters, Ref. 1602); but was also found among the spines of <i>Acanthaster planci</i> (Ref. 90035). Feeds on zooplanktons and small invertebrates (Ref. 89972).