Author: (Lacepède, 1802)
FBname: Moluccan snapper
Comments: Adults inhabit coral reefs.  Often seen in schools near outcrops or drop-offs, often with other species (Ref. 9710), of up to about 30 to 40 individuals.  Small juveniles on shallow algae reef, often near freshwater run-offs (Ref. 48635).  Feed on fishes, shrimps, crabs, other crustaceans, cephalopods and some planktonic items.