Author: (Valenciennes, 1840)
FBname: Speckled maori wrasse
Comments: Found solitary (Ref. 90102) in caves of steep outer reef drop-offs from 25 to at least 46 m (Ref. 1602) with rich invertebrate growth such as large gorgonians or soft corals (Ref. 48636).  Feeds mainly on fishes, shrimps and other crustaceans (Ref. 9823).