Author: Bleeker, 1853
FBname: Shadowfin soldierfish
Comments: Usually inhabits coral-rich areas of drop-offs and steep channel slopes from below the effects of surge to over 25 m.  Occurs singly or in small groups, sometimes with other species (Ref. 9710, 48635).  A nocturnal species hiding in caves or beneath ledges by day, feeds on plankton such as crab larvae at night.  Maximum depth reported taken from Ref. 128797.