Range: Western Atlantic Ocean: Caribbean, Bermuda to Brazil

Natural Environment: Inhabits lagoons and inner reefs and lives either singly or in loose groups near and on rocky crevices in depths from surface to 90 feet (30 m)

General Husbandry: Has a temperature range of 68 to 79°F (20 - 26°C). Requires hand feeding, e.g., raw fish pieces, shrimp, tubifex worms, and is especially fond of mussel flesh. Two to three feedings per month suffices as it can get quite large, about 20 inches (50 cm). Does well in captivity if it has its own environment.