Size
Maximum size 15cm (6")
Recognition Characters
Four highly distinct bars crossing the body horizontally; rear of the pectoral fin is dark
Color
White body with black banding
Habitat & Depth
Around reef ledges
Distribution at GRNMS
Rare
Geographic Range
New Jersey to Brazil and Eastern tropical Atlantic
Behavior & Notes
Somewhat wary if approached; usually travel in groups of two, usually a mating pair; are planktivores and eat small crustaceans and sometimes algae.
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