Fish Database - Species Details

Description

Obvious orange/yellow stripes on greeny blue background. The male lacks the stripes over the top of the nose

Length

30cm

Distribution

Indo-Pacific, Red Sea, Arabian Sea. Very common in the Indian Ocean

Habitat

Coral reefs, coastal or outer reefs

Behaviour

Seen singly or in small groups

Food Preference

Clams, mussels, sea urchins, coral and worms

Depth

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