Author: Randall & Yamakawa, 1988
FBname: Redback longface wrasse
Comments: Inhabits seaward reefs, in areas of mixed sand, rubble, and coral (Ref. 9710).  Often found in areas with <i>Halimeda</i> algea.  May be solitray or form groups.  East indian reef fishes of this species are mostly young and rarely larger than 10 cm (Ref. 90102).