Barred Hamlet

The Barred Hamlet has a pale brown body marked with several dark brown bars. A dark bar runs from the eye down to the lower part of the head, and the head also shows thin blue lines. Small blue spots are visible on the snout.

This Hamlet is a solitary predator that eats small fish and crustaceans such as shrimp and crabs. It sometimes follows schools of other fish, such as Parrotfish, using the commotion to get closer to its prey and improve its chances of a successful hunt. It has both male and female reproductive organs and can take on either role during spawning. Pairs take turns releasing eggs and sperm in a ritual that occurs at dusk.