Author: Valenciennes, 1835
FBname: Eyestripe surgeonfish
Comments: Schooling species, usually occurring in seaward reefs at depths greater than 9 m (Ref. 1602).  Adults mainly on deep coastal reef slopes and outer reef walls, often on deep shipwrecks.  Juveniles found on algae-rocky reef (Ref. 48637).  Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302).  Occur singly or in groups (Ref. 37816).  Feed on surface film of fine green and blue-green algae, diatoms, and detritus covering sand (Ref. 1602).  Pair-spawner (Ref. 37816).  Mainly diurnal.  (Ref. 1602).  Utilized as a food fish (Ref. 3146).