Author: Jenkins, 1901
FBname: Eight-lined wrasse
Comments: Inhabits among rubble or live corals of seaward reefs (Ref. 1602), usually in caves and crevices with rich invertebrate growth to at least 40 m depth (Ref. 48636).  Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302).  Feeds mainly on benthic crustaceans, but also takes small mollusks, echinoids (sea urchins) (Ref. 1602), fish eggs, and crab larvae (Ref. 37816).  Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 128797.