Habitat 
Depth 
Group 
Role WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE?
The adult has blue and yellow stripes, a dark eye mask and a yellow tail. The young fish has a dark body patterned with pale rings; these markings gradually change as it grows. The adult’s horizontal stripes replace the young fish’s ring pattern, with intermediate appearances during this transformation.WHERE DOES IT LIVE?
The species inhabits reefs in the Red Sea and Indo-Pacific. Overhangs offer important shelter for juveniles.WHAT DOES IT EAT?
Feeding on sponges and other attached invertebrates links the fish to reef communities. Its mouth permits precise removal of food.GO FURTHER WITH AMIGANSEAU
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