Southern Tubelip

Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205).

Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Analspines: 3; Analsoft rays: 11

Inhabit shallow reef areas with high coral cover (Ref. 9823). Adults feed on coral polyps while juveniles take ectoparasites and possibly mucus of other reef fishes (Ref. 9823).

Inhabits shallow reef areas with high coral cover (Ref. 9823). Adults feed on coral polyps while juveniles take ectoparasites and possibly mucus of other reef fishes (Ref. 9823).