Author: (Cuvier, 1829)
FBname: Fringelip flathead
Comments: Inhabits sand and rubble areas of  lagoon and seaward reefs (Ref. 9710).  The species buries itself in the sand for camouflage.  Feeds on crabs and prawns, also on fishes. Also found in sandy fringe of coral reefs (Ref 90102).