Habitat: Reef-associated; marine; depth range. Prefers rocky shores and coastal reefs and tend to rest on reef crests. Distribution: Bastimentos Island and Crawl Key Natural History Notes: Territorial herbivore Depth: 0 - 8m Characteristics: Characteristic pronounced lips. Body surface is a dark reddish brown merging into a pale pinkish grey, the ratio of red to brown varies beween individuals.Pectoral fins and upper tail border can be tinted with yellow to gold or red and lips ofen have a red tint. Length ranges from 2.5 to max. 5 in.