Author: Cuvier, 1829
FBname: Red bigeye
Comments: Occurs in inshore and offshore reefs from less than 20 m to more than 400 m depths.  Apparently forms aggregations in open bottom areas and is very abundant in the South China Sea and Andaman Sea.  Marketed fresh, whole.  Sound production has been studied in this species. Also found under ledges or hovering next to coral heads during day (Ref 90102).