Author: Lacepède, 1801
FBname: Tripletail wrasse
Comments: Adults inhabit lagoon and seaward reefs at depths of 1 to over 30 m, and relatively common along shallow reef margins with good coral cover (Ref. 9710).  Usually solitary (Ref. 5213).  Feed mainly on shelled benthic invertebrates such as mollusks and crustaceans, but occasionally take fishes (Ref. 1602).  Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205).  Difficult to approach (Ref. 9710).  Juveniles secretive on algae reefs and usually around stinging hydrozoans (Ref. 48636).