Able to change sex from female to male.

Recorded singly and in small groups.

Usually occurs singly. Exhibits protogynous (female to male) sex change.

Usually occurs singly. Feeds on crustaceans and molluscs.

Usually occurs singly or in small groups.

Usually occurs singly. Buries itself in sand at night. Juveniles are observed to hover in water and undulate like a…

Observed singly and occasionally in small groups. Feeds on small crustaceans, benthic invertebrates and fish roe. Able to change sex…

Occurs singly, but also forms groups. Feeds on small crustaceans and small fishes.

Often recorded singly. Feeds on small invertebrates.

Usually occurs singly, but also appears in pairs.

Initial phase individuals found singly or in small groups, whereas males observed singly. Females and males were once classified as…

Often recorded singly. Curious and may approach divers.

Often recorded singly or in small groups.

Usually occurs singly or in small groups.

May occur singly, in multi-juvenile groups or in harems composed of a single male and several females. Feeds on ectoparasites…

Usually occurs singly. Feeds on invertebrates, such as crustaceans, mollusks and polychaetes (Randall 2013).

Terminal phase (male and female): Body colour variable, but generally pale green with horizontal pink stripes, and may be white…

Mostly observed singly or in small groups for initial phase individuals. Locally initial phase individuals observed forming small groups with…

Usually occurs singly.

Usually occurs singly. Feeds on small fishes and small invertebrates. The elongated snout helps this species to pick up prey…

Occurs singly and in small schools. In 1960, this species was reported to be common in Hong Kong, but today…

Usually occurs singly. Juveniles may form small schools. Feeds on hard invertebrates, such as crustaceans, mollusks and sea urchins. In…

Primarily feeds on mollusks, but also feeds on small fishes and other invertebrates. Reported to feed on toxic animals, such…

Often recorded singly. Shy and tends to swims away from divers. Feeds on benthic invertebrates.

Usually occurs singly. May occur in small groups.

Usually occurs singly. Feeds on hard invertebrates, such as crustaceans and mollusks.