Broadbarred Firefish

Reddish to tan with many dark bars on body; median fins with scattered dark spots; tentacle above eye long and with dark bands (Ref. 4313). Adults with bluish black blotches near the base of the pectoral fins (Ref. 48635)Description: Characterized by narrow and oblique brown to reddish-brown bars on caudal peduncle; three dark brown bars on head including one through eye that ends at large blackish or dark brown spot on subopercle; dorsal spines free of membrane except basally; enlarged and wing-like pectoral fins with rays free of membrane on outer one-half to three-fourths, all rays unbranched; body depth 2.5-2.7 in SL (Ref. 90102).

Turbidity of the Skin (Marine fish). Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.)

Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 12; Analspines: 3; Analsoft rays: 6

Occurs in lagoon and seaward reefs. Hides in crevices under rocks and coral formations during the day and hunts at night, feeding on shrimps and crabs (Ref. 4313).

Occurs in lagoon and seaward reefs. Hides in crevices under rocks and coral formations during the day and hunts at night. Typically with head towards the safety of their hide-out or narrow passage (Ref. 48635). Feeds on shrimps and crabs. Venomous and capable of inflicting a painful sting. Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 30874. Solitary or in groups, under ledges and holes (Ref. 37816).

fisheries: subsistence fisheries; aquarium: commercial