Author: Rüppell, 1838
FBname: Bluespotted cornetfish
Comments: Adults inhabit reef habitats to a depth of at least 128 m, except in heavy surge areas.  Also found in sandy bottoms adjacent to reef areas (Ref. 36710), either solitary or in schools (Ref. 9710).  Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302).  Feed on small fishes, shrimps (Ref. 36327, 36710) and squids (Ref. 37816).  Probably marketed fresh, salted or dried or smoked but more often reduced to fish meal (Ref. 9301).