Author: (Peters, 1869)
FBname: Golden snapper
Comments: Adults inhabit coastal rocky and coral reefs up to at least 40 m depth (Ref. 9313).  During the day they form schools of 30 or more individuals, which sometimes remain stationary (Ref. 9313).  Juveniles are seen associated with schools of <i>Chromis atrilobata</i> (Ref. 9313).  Feed on invertebrates and fish and may also ingest plankton (Ref.9313).  Marketed fresh and frozen (Ref. 9313).