Author: (Rüppell, 1830)
FBname: Yellowfin hind
Comments: In the Red Sea, it is often found on patchy open reef areas.  Feeds diurnally on fishes (64%, mostly pomacentrids) and crustaceans (36%).  It is a monogamous species, the pair jointly defends a common territory of up to 62 square m (Ref. 6480). Major threats include overfishing, lack of management and habitat loss (Ref. 089707).