Author: Gon, 1993
FBname: Mimic cardinal
Remark: Type locality: Papua New Guinea, Madang, lagoon of Kranket I.
Comments: Inhabits shallow lagoon at about 1 to 15 m, but are occasionally found in deeper water down to 35 m.  This species ventures into open water and seen in association with and imitating the foraging behavior of <i>Meiacanthus vittatus</i>. Swims with quick darting motion, mimics  <i>Meiacanthus vittatus</i> (Ref 90102).