Author: Valenciennes, 1830
FBname: Ornate emperor
Comments: Inhabits sandy and soft bottoms and seagrass beds in inshore bays, lagoons and areas adjacent to reefs.  Usually in small groups (Ref. 48635).  Feeds on crustaceans, mollusks, echinoderms, polychaetes and small fishes.  Juveniles commonly visit the tidal reef flats to feed when the water is high (Ref. 48635). Caught by trap, handline, shore seine, trawl, and handline. Minor importance in fisheries where it occurs (Ref. 68703).