Both sexes with large black tail spot. Male (upper photo) with stripes, female (lower photo) with spots on the cheek.
Size : 28 cm
Habitat : Inhabits sand and rubble in lagoons and semi-protected outreefs, 2-25 m. Male is terrirorial, with a harem of 2-5 females. Feeds on bottom-dwelling invertebrates.
Distribution : Red Sea and East Africa to SW Japan, GBR and Fiji.