Author: (Quoy & Gaimard, 1834)
FBname: Threespot wrasse
Comments: Inhabits sandy areas of reef flats, lagoons, and semi-protected seaward reefs.  Juveniles shallow in protected coastal waters; adults to about 30 m depth (Ref. 48636).  Feeds on sand and rubble dwelling invertebrates (crustaceans, mollusks, forams, polychaetes, fish eggs, and small fishes).  Has the habit of following sand-disturbing fishes such as goatfishes in order to intercept escaping prey.  Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 30874.