Olive-brown to greenish with numerous blue spots. Body rear often with more or fewer light cross bands.
Size : 55 cm
Habitat : Prefers clear, coral-rich lagoons and outreefs, 1-40 m. Often rest in protected places on hard ground. Adults are also in pairs or small groups. Can rapidly brighten or darken its coloration.
Distribution : Red Sea and East Africa to S Japan and French Polynesia.