Author: (Desmarest, 1823)
FBname: Sailor's grunt
Comments: Inhabits shallow coastal reefs, the young on seagrass beds, adults in schools in relatively open areas (Ref. 9710).  Rare at oceanic islands (Ref. 9710).  Feeds at night on mollusks and small fishes (Ref. 9710).  Marketed fresh (Ref. 3798).