Cobalt blue, laterally with unmistakable black “pallet” markings.
Juveniles, about 4 cm long, swim immediately above branched coral and flee between the coral branches upon imminent danger.
Size : 26 cm
Habitat : Prefers clear, current-rich outreefs, 2-40 m. Swims in small, loose groups 1-3 metres above the seabed and feeds on plankton.
Distribution : East Africa to SW Japan, Line Islands and Samoa.