Author: (Bloch, 1791)
FBname: Orange-dotted tuskfish
Comments: Adults inhabit reef flats and lagoon reefs, in areas with seagrass or mixed sand, rubble, and coral (Ref. 9710).  They often form small aggregations (Ref. 8631).  Juveniles occur inshore and usually form small groups in estuarine seagrass beds.  Adults can be found in inner as well as outer reefs and are territorial (Ref. 48636).  Feed mainly on hard-shelled prey including crustaceans, mollusks and sea urchins.  Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205).  In Hong Kong live fish markets (Ref. 27253).