Author: (Cuvier, 1828)
FBname: Cubera snapper
Comments: Adults are found mainly around ledges over rocky bottoms or around reefs.  Young sometimes inhabit mangrove areas.  Maximum depth from Ref. 126840.  Feed mainly on fishes, shrimps and crabs (Ref. 55) and lobsters using their strong canines (Ref. 123493).  A wary fish, not easily approached underwater (Ref. 13442).