Red to dark reddish-brown with two white to pale yellowish horizontal stripes from the snout to the tail. Caudal fin with yellow spot.
Size : 6 cm
Habitat : Frequently in the protection of the barbs of diadem sea urchins, 2-25 m. Also between branched coral or freely swimming in reef crevices and cavities.
Distribution : Oman to SW Japan, North Australia and New Caledonia.