Spotted Soapfish

Found around large coral heads and slopes in moderate currents over lagoons and protected bays.
They feed nocturnally on benthic crustaceans and small fish.

Soapfish are nocturnal hunters, some are seen in the open during the day and others are more shy and stay under cover of the reef.
Juveniles mimic venomous blennies.
They have a soapy toxin in their skin that releases when stressed to deter predators.

Other stages have their own discussion: 1 comment on the juvenile.