Range: Indo-Pacific Ocean: East Africa to Line, Marquesan, and Ducie Islands, north to southern Japan and Hawaiian Islands, south to Lord Howe Islands

Size: Up to 3 inches (7.5 cm)

Natural Environment: Inhabit shallow reef flats and fore-reef slopes containing coral rubble and stony corals

General Husbandry: Has a temperature range of 72 - 82°F (22 - 28°C) and their natural diet consists mainly of crustaceans. Requires a meaty diet, i.e., enriched chopped fish or shrimp flesh, and daily feedings. Does not produce toxic skin mucus. Non-aggressive, however, not yet seen in the trade that I know of. A secretive species and would require a dimly lit aquarium with many hiding places. Shown here for identification only.

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