Range: Indo Pacific Ocean: East Africa to Society Islands, north to Ryukyu Islands, south to northern Australia

Size: Up to 10 inches (25 cm)

Natural Environment: Inhabit coral rich lagoons

General Husbandry: Has a temperature range of 72 - 82°F (22 - 28°C) and their natural diet consists mainly of small fishes and some small crustaceans. Requires a meaty diet, i.e., chopped fish or shrimp flesh, and two feedings per week. Needs a large tank with hiding places and enhanced filtration as these fish are ambush predators and produce a large amount of waste products. Rarely seen in the trade.

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