Not Reef Tank Suitable
Likely Fish-Only Tank Suitable
Range: Central Pacific Ocean: Marquesas and Line Islands.
Size: 3 inches (6 cm)
Natural Environment: Inhabits rocky and coral rich areas in shallow protected lagoons and usually found at depths between 3 - 85 feet (1 – 25 m) where it feeds upon benthic invertebrates.
General Husbandry: Not collected for the trade.
Taxonomy:
Order: Tetraodontiformes
Suborder: Tetraodontoidei
Family: Monacanthidae
Genus: Pervagor
FYI: Shown here for identification only, yet should it become available, care is similar to others in this genus.