Author: Randall & Ben-Tuvia, 1983
FBname: Vermilion hind
Comments: Inhabits dead reefs in silty areas as well as  silty lagoons; often found in or near caves as adults, while juveniles are more common in coral rubble areas (Ref. 089707).  It could possibly be an aquarium novelty.  Ripe females at 17 to 19 cm SL and a mature male at 22 cm SL were reported (Ref. 6699).