It is a marine fish native to the Indo-Pacific region.

It is pale grey in color with many small reddish patches along the dorsal surface of the body.

[2] This fish is associated with reefs, and is usually found in shallow waters.

[2] The fish has been reported to be hallucinogenic when consumed;[2] however, it is commercially fished for food, generally being made into mince and other processed products.

[1] This species has a wide distribution and is not considered to be threatened.