Author: Cuvier, 1828
FBname: Five-lined cardinalfish
Comments: Inhabits reef flats and lagoon and seaward reefs to a depth of 40 m or more.  Occurs singly or in small to large aggregations, taking shelter in dark crevices, branched coral, under ledges, and among the spines of <i>Diadema setosum</i>.  Nocturnal species (Ref. 7300).  Feeds on small crustaceans and gastropods, also on small fishes.  Generally common (Ref. 9710).  Has been reared in captivity (Ref. 35404).