Author: (Bleeker, 1849)
FBname: Russell's snapper
Comments: Adults inhabit offshore coral reefs and also inshore rocky and coral reefs (Ref. 30573), at moderate depths, usually over 20 m, and is more common in about 50 m depth (Ref. 48635).  Juveniles frequent mangrove estuaries and lower reaches of freshwater streams (Ref. 30573, 48635).   They  feed on benthic invertebrates and  fish (Ref. 5213).  Sold in Hong Kong live fish markets (Ref. 27253).  A common market fish throughout its range; also a component of artisanal fisheries. Caught with handlines, traps, and bottom trawls and marketed mostly fresh (Ref. 9821).