Occur in deeper lagoons and channels, and seaward reefs. Benthopelagic. Depth 2-61 m, usually below 10 m. Occur singly or in pairs. Common, omnivorous individuals that feed mainly on soft coral polyps (mainly on Sarcophyton tracheliophorum and Litophyton viridis), algae and zooplankton. Oviparous. F..