Habitat: Marine. Grass beds, coral and rock formations. Natural History Notes: Feeds mainly upon crustaceans, solitary or in pairs. Synchronously hermaphroditic. Depth: 0 - 40m Characteristics: White above to slightly yellowish below with about seven irregular brown to black dark marks on the body. Superimposed on this pattern are lengthwise rows of small dark blotches which become vertically elongate in adults. Lower part of head and chest with dark blotches. Pointed head. Youngs have more horizontal dark markings than do adults.