Author: Lacepède, 1801
FBname: Bird wrasse
Comments: A solitary species (Ref. 90102) found in coral-rich areas of lagoon and seaward reefs to a depth of at least 30 m (Ref. 1602, 58302).  Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302).  Feeds mainly on small benthic crustaceans, sometimes on small fishes, brittle stars, and mollusks (Ref. 2334).  Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 128797.