Author: Rüppell, 1835
FBname: Dusky wrasse
Comments: Inhabit lagoon and seaward reefs, along the upper edges of coral-rich areas (Ref. 9710, 58534).  Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302).  May be solitary or found in small group (Ref. 90102). Juveniles are encountered in exposed outer reef flats (Ref. 1602).  Feed on a wide variety of small invertebrates as well as fish eggs.