Author: (Müller & Troschel, 1849)
FBname: Fire-tail devil
Comments: Found near shelter of coral or rock of shallow reefs (Ref. 9710), with moderate surge or currents, in spread-out groups of mixed sexes.  Also in tidal pools, reef flats and reef slopes, often in relatively silty areas at depths ranging to 20 m (Ref. 81967).  Moves about activity through the gutters and passages (Ref. 48635).  Feeds on small fishes (Ref. 559).  Frequently seen in the aquarium fish trade, and has been bred in captivity (Ref. 35416, 37748).