This species is thought to be a brown variety of Bohadschia vitiensis, but confirmation would require close examination of specimens or DNA sequencing. These are moderately uncommon in sand and Halimeda patches on lagoon reefs, generally in the same areas we see Bohadschia vitiensis.
They often bury in the sand by day.
They often host the commensal crab Lissocarcinus orbicularis.
The worm Gastrolepidia clavigera is also found living commensally with Bohadschia cf vitiensis.
Created 21 June 2018
Updated 24 May 2020