Author: Forsskål, 1775
FBname: Diagonal butterflyfish
Comments: Commonly found on reef flats (Ref. 9710).  Usually solitary or in pairs in areas with rich coral growth.  Monogamous (Ref. 52884).  Feed mainly on coral polyps (Ref. 4858).  Oviparous (Ref. 205).  Form pairs during breeding (Ref. 205).