Author: (Jordan & Gilbert, 1882)
FBname: Chere-chere grunt
Comments: Found over sandy and rubble bottoms; occasionally on coral reefs and rocky areas (Ref. 3798).  Rarely in clear oceanic insular areas (Ref. 5217).  Often found in schools (Ref. 3798).  Juveniles encountered near the shore, over sandy bottoms near seagrass beds (Ref. 9626).  Feeds on benthic invertebrates (Ref. 3798).  Marketed fresh (Ref. 3798).