Author: (Schultz, 1943)
FBname: Phoenix devil
Comments: Adults are found exclusively in surge zone of seaward reef margins (Ref. 9710).  They occur in or near <i>Acropora</i> or <i>Pocillopora</i> coral patches (Ref. 1602).  Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302).  A solitary territorial herbivore (Ref. 1602). Feeds on benthis algae (Ref. 89972). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205).  Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate (Ref. 205).  Males guard and aerate the eggs (Ref. 205). Diurnal species (Ref. 54980; 113699).