Author: (Bloch, 1793)
FBname: Spotted goatfish
Comments: Inhabits shallow waters to depths of 90 m (Ref. 9626), especially over sand and rock bottoms in reef areas.  Young juveniles often found on beds of seagrass, e.g. <i>Thalassia</i>.  Feeds on small invertebrates (Ref. 9626).  Flesh highly esteemed; marketed fresh and frozen (Ref. 3792).  Traded as an aquarium fish at Ceará, Brazil (Ref. 49392).