Body light bluish to greenish dorsally, white color at the lower part of the body.
Has not yet been assessed for the IUCN Red List.
Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea to the Arabian Sea.
Inhabits coastal areas, primarily around coral reefs. Forms aggregations in midwater.
Depth range 2 – 30 meter.
Oviparous, with numerous, small pelagic eggs.
Maximum size: 250 mm.
Feeds on zooplankton.