Macropharyngodon geoffroy (Quoy & Gaimard 1824)

Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205).

Found in mixed sand, rubble, and coral areas of seaward reefs (Ref. 9710). Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302). Feeds mainly on mollusks (prosobranch gastropods) and foraminiferans (Ref.3921).

aquarium: commercial