Author: (Bleeker, 1856)
FBname: Pajama cardinalfish
Comments: Forms aggregations among the branches of <i>Porites nigrescens</i> and <i>P. cylindrica</i> in sheltered bays and lagoons (Ref. 1602, 48635).  Disperses at night to feed close to the bottom (Ref. 9710).  Has been reared in captivity (Ref. 35407).  Popular aquarium fish (Ref. 37816).