Common on shallow lagoon and seaward reefs, this species is usually paired but sometimes forms groups. We have watched a small reef about 2 to 3m in diameter isolated on a sand spit host a population of at least 30 of these fish for more than a year.
The tiny juvenile specimen below was hiding next to the mantle of the clam Hippopus hippopus.
Created 15 October 2010
Updated 10 September 2011