Author: Valenciennes, 1862
FBname: Deepwater longtail red snapper
Comments: Adults inhabit rocky bottoms (Ref. 30573) of the continental shelf and continental slope (Ref. 75154).  Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302).  Feed on small fishes, squids and crustaceans (Ref. 30573).  Considered an important food fish in some areas.  Marketed fresh and frozen (Ref. 9987).  Highly valued for the quality of its flesh (Ref. 11888). Mnimum depth from Ref. 089972.