Author: McKay, 1985
FBname: Western school whiting
Comments: Most common near weed banks and coral reefs in shallow-water, but not captured in shallow areas of southern waters.  Oviparous (Ref. 205), and are multiple spawners with synchronous development (Ref. 36823).  Associated with <i>S. burrus</i>, <i>S. schomburgkii</i>, and <i>S. analis</i>.  The flesh is of excellent quality (Ref. 6205).