Author: Smith, 1967
FBname: Southern pompano
Comments: Adults inhabit coastal areas with reefs or rocky outcrops (Ref. 3197).  They are found normally in pairs on reefs but may be solitary or form schools (Ref. 5213, 90102).  Juveniles in sheltered bays.  Adults feed on mollusks (mussels) and crabs (Ref. 5213).