Manonichthys splendens (Fowler 1931)

Description: Characterized by yellowish brown color; narrow bluish stripes on side of body; dorsal and anal fins with pale spotting; snout yellowish; blackish bar through eye; caudal fin yellowish; juvenile similar, yellow overall body; anterior lateral line scales 23-32; depth of body 28.8-34.5 % of SL (Ref. 90102).

Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 27 - 29; Analspines: 3; Analsoft rays: 15 - 16

Found in lagoon and seaward reefs. Prefers drop-offs, usually close to corals and sponges. Usually solitary, occasionally in pairs.

aquarium: commercial