Found in quiet waters with rocky bottoms in inshore and offshore reefs; juveniles sometimes found in surge pools (Ref. 205). Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302). Adults form school. Feed on a variety of algae and zooplankton. Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate (Ref. 205). Males guard and aerate the eggs (Ref. 205). Used as food by the Hawaiians (Ref. 7364).

Eastern Central Pacific: Midway Islands (Ref. 7247) and Hawaii southward to central Polynesia.

Central Pacific: Johnston Atoll and Hawaiian Islands.

Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 15; Analspines: 2; Analsoft rays: 13 - 15

Maximum size: 300 mm NG

30.0 cm TL (male/unsexed; (Ref. 9710))

Similar to A. bengalensis but has fewer vertical stripes, a black blotch on the posterior base of the dorsal and anal fins, and pointed caudal fin lobes.

reef-associated; non-migratory; marine; depth range 1 - 50 m (Ref. 9710)

Depth: 1 - 50m.
From 1 to 50 meters.

Habitat: reef-associated.

Forms loose aggregates. Feeds mainly on copepods but a significant amount of algae is ingested (Ref. 3921).

Distinct pairing (Ref. 205). Male guards and aerates eggs (Ref. 205).

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Specimens with Barcodes: 1
Species With Barcodes: 1

Not Evaluated

aquarium: commercial