Author: Bleeker, 1877
FBname: Dusky sweeper
Remark: <i>Pempheris flavicycla flavicycla</i> was considered as synonym of <i>P. adusta</i> by Koeda et al., 2014 (Ref. 95675) but valid according to Randall et al., 2014 (Ref.95583); and <i>Pempheris flavicycla marisrubri</i> as synonym of <i>P. erythraea</i> in Golani et al., 2018 Ref. 120578. Please send references, or more studies are needed.
Comments: This fish is common on coral reefs (Ref. 6645); forming aggregations in caves or crevices or under overhangs (Ref. 48636) by day, but a few may at times be seen in the open, close to the shelter of reefs.  This species is also observed forming small groups with <i>Myripristis murdjan</i> at 0.5-1 m below the surface.  At night, it is known to feed on zooplankton (Ref. 94773).  Spawning occur during April to June, and is year-round in Okinawa I. (Koeda et al., in press - in Ref. 95675).  Spawning occurred after sunset with individuals larger than 11 cm SL joining the spawning group (Ref. 95675).  Flesh is edible (Ref. 12484).