Author: (Desmarest, 1823)
FBname: French grunt
Comments: Occurs in large schools on rocky and coral reefs, often under ledges or close to elkhorn coral (Ref. 9710).  Juveniles abundant in near-shore seagrass beds (Ref. 9710).  Feeds mainly on small crustaceans (Ref. 3798).  Marketed fresh (Ref. 3798).