Orange-brown color with darker blotches, white tail with brown spots. It lives solitary or in pairs.

Unevaluated by the IUCN Red list. Due to its limited habitat it is more vulnerable to any threats.

Western Indian Ocean: Gulf of Aden to the Gulf of Oman. It can be found on stony and coral reefs in a depth range of 1-30 meters, but usually below 15 meters.

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