Macropharyngodon kuiteri Randall 1978

Body light orangish with a bluish white spot on each scale, a large black spot on opercle rimmed in blue and a small blackish spot behind eye. Teeth spatulate (except canine at corner of mouth). Caudal peduncle short, its length 2.3 to 2.5 in least depth (Ref 9823).

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

Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Analsoft rays: 12

Occurs inshore (Ref. 75154). Found in areas of mixed sand, rubble, and algae (Ref. 9710).

aquarium: commercial