The fish displays a vibrant orange to muddy brown coloration with three light bars, which may vary level of incomplete. Notably, there is a large spine extending rearwards across the cheek from behind the eye to the location of the first light bar.
Habitat & Distribution in Bangladesh:
Coral reef ecosystem of Saint Martin’s Island, Bangladesh
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