Author: (Linnaeus, 1758)
FBname: Sargassumfish
Comments: Found near the surface, usually associated with floating objects (Ref. 26340) or <i>Sargassum</i>. Found near shore and occasionally among floating seaweeds (Ref. 57225). Commonly blown into shore and bay waters during storms (Ref. 7251).  Epipelagic (Ref. 58302).  A solitary (Ref. 26340) and voracious predator (Ref. 5521).  They feed on fishes and shrimps that seek refuge in the floating weeds (Ref. 48635).  Oviparous.  Eggs are bound in ribbon-like sheath or mass of gelatinous mucus called 'egg raft' or 'veil' (Ref. 6773, 48635). Solitary or loose groups among floating seaweed (Ref 90102).