Although varying in dorsal coloration, the marginal banding of white, translucent light brown, orange and black is the key to identifying this species. Our specimens were found under rocks or in algae patches on lagoon, pinnacle and seaward reefs. It is possible that the photos below show more than one species.
Below is a specimen from Majuro Atoll found by Ken Cone and Beth Van Zummeren.
The one below is from Ken Cone and Beth Van Zummeren at Majuro and appears to be a young specimen.
Created 22 April 2014
Updated 23 December 2024