Author: Valenciennes, 1833
FBname: Freckled driftfish
Comments: Inhabits the open ocean (Ref. 26340).  Found under floating weeds or debris.  Adults were found under large weed-rafts at a depth of about 20 meters, using the shade as cover.  They also form schools (Ref. 48637).  Associated with <i>Sargassum</i> (Ref. 26340) and jellyfish (Ref. 7251).