Author: (Silvester, 1915)
FBname: Freckled cardinalfish
Comments: Commonly found on shallow rocky and coral bottoms (Ref. 9626), in empty conch shells, rubble, or empty containers.  Abundant where <i>Acropora palmata</i> abound (Ref. 9626).  Oviparous (Ref. 205).  Presence of buccal pouch for brooding eggs (Ref. 39366).