Colouration highly variable from light grey-brownish to dark scarlet. Short, dark stripe at the rear of the eye and two dark patches at the body rear.
Size : 30 cm
Habitat : In lagoons and out reefs, above coral, sand and rubble, 3-140 m. Searches for food alone or in small loose groups during the day.
Distribution : Cocos Keeling and Christmas Islands to S Japan, Hawaii and Pitcairn.