Author: (Kamohara, 1934)
FBname: Japanese swallow
Comments: Inhabits seaward rocky and coral reefs (Ref. 9710).  Hardy aquarium species; takes standard food such as chopped beef, freeze-dried shrimp, mysids, etc.  A protogynous hermaphrodite (Ref. 55367).  Forms permanent harem groups composed of a single male  and several smaller females (Ref. 55367).