Author: Smith, 1959
FBname: Blackeye emperor
Comments: Found over seagrass beds, coral reefs and adjacent sandy areas.  Feeds mainly on echinoderms, crustaceans, and fish, and to a lesser degree on mollusks.  Smaller, more numerous females than males have been confirmed for the Saya de Malta population (Ref. 2295).  Marketed fresh (Ref. 171).