Author: (Forsskål, 1775)
FBname: Broomtail wrasse
Comments: Adults inhabit coral reefs and adjacent rubble, sand and seagrass habitats (typically along the edges of coral rich fringing reef slopes, Ref. 9710).  Feed mainly on hard-shelled invertebrates, especially mollusks (Ref. 5374).  Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205).