Author: Forster, 1801
FBname: Whitespotted surgeonfish
Comments: Occurs in surge zone of clear seaward reefs (Ref. 9710, 58302).  Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302); mainly oceanic and found schooling in shallow depths over reef flats subject to surge or currents (Ref. 48637).  Browses on filamentous and calcareous algae.  Forms schools.