Author: (Valenciennes, 1831)
FBname: Clearfin squirrelfish
Comments: Found mainly around oceanic islands (Ref. 9710).  It is an uncommon inhabitant of reef flats, lagoon and semi-sheltered seaward reefs to depths over 20 m.  Occurs with <i>N. sammara</i> in coral-rich areas with large staghorn <i>Acropora</i> corals.  Feeds mainly on benthic invertebrates (Ref. 11889).