Likely Reef Tank Suitable
Likely Fish-Only Tank Suitable
Range: Western Indian Ocean: Kenya and Maldives.
Size: 3 inches (7 cm)
Natural Environment: Inhabits offshore coral reefs at depths between 6 to 65 feet (2 – 20 m) where it feeds mainly on planktonic crustaceans (copepods, mysis, and shrimp larvae), fish eggs, and algae.
General Husbandry: Somewhat unattractive, having pale yellowish body.
Not yet collected for the hobby.
FYI: Shown here for identification only.