Author: (Valenciennes, 1835)
FBname: Blue-spotted spinefoot
Comments: Occurs in coral-rich areas of lagoons.  Juveniles found in small schools in shallow seagrass beds and reefs; often found among <i>Acropora</i> corals.  Adults usually in pairs on shallow coral reefs and feed on benthic algae.  A food fish that is occasionally poisonous (Ref. 4537, 48637).