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is found at depths of 1 to 30 metres (3.3 to 98.4 ft). It is encountered over most coral reef habitats, from inner coastal reefs to outward slopes. It can also occur on rocky reefs where there is dead coral. It is an oviparous species which breeds as pairs. This species feeds mainly on coral
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