Author: Cuvier, 1828
FBname: Deep-water red snapper
Comments: Adults inhabit rocky bottoms (Ref. 30573).  Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302).  Feed on fishes and larger invertebrates such as squids, shrimps and crabs; also takes planktonic organisms, including pelagic urochordates.  An important food fish in some areas.  Marketed fresh or frozen (Ref. 55).