Author: Bloch, 1790
FBname: Sunburst butterflyfish
Comments: Occur in deeper lagoons and channels, and seaward reefs (Ref. 1602).  Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302).  Depth 2-61 m, usually below 10 m (Ref. 90102).  Occur singly or in pairs (Ref. 37816).  Common, omnivorous individuals that feed mainly on soft coral polyps (mainly on <i>Sarcophyton tracheliophorum</i> and <i>Litophyton viridis</i>), algae and zooplankton.  Oviparous (Ref. 205).  Form pairs during breeding (Ref. 205).