Red to almost black bands and pairs of white stripes.
Size : 43 cm
Habitat : In lagoons, coastal and outer reefs, 1-50 m. Common species. Often suspended below overhangs during the day, occasionally also active in search of food. Hunts predominantly at night, feeds on small fish, shrimps and crabs. Not shy, often even approaches divers.
Distribution : Gulf of Thailand to Western Australia, SW Japan, Micronesia, Marquesas Islands, Pitcairn Islands and now the Caribbean as and alien invader.