Not Reef Tank Suitable
Likely Fish-Only Tank Suitable
Range: Indo-Pacific Ocean: Reunion to Hawaii, Marquesan and Society Islands, north to Southern Japan, and south to Tonga.
Size: 19 inches (48 cm)
Natural Environment: Inhabits coastal sandy areas at depths between 75 - 350 feet (23 – 105 m), and feeds on shrimp, crabs, worms, snails, bivalves, and small fishes.
General Husbandry: Has an reddish body. Not purposely collected for the hobby, in fact, rarely seen in the wild.
FYI: Unsuitable for hobbyist aquariums.
Shown here for identification only.
Experience Level: Professional
Temperament: Peaceful
Diet: Carnivore
Minimum Tank Size: 240 gallons
Temperature Range: 70 - 79°F (21 – 26°C)
Taxonomy:
Order: Perciformes
Suborder: Percoidei
Family: Mullidae
Genus: Mulloidichthys