Author: (Valenciennes, 1839)
FBname: Blackspotted wrasse
Comments: Inhabits subtidal reef flats and outer lagoon and seaward reefs (Ref. 1602).  Usually in areas with mixed sand, rubble, and coral (Ref. 9710).  Feeds mainly on gastropods, other hard-shelled prey (Ref. 9823), and foraminiferans (Ref. 37816).  Rarely marketed.