Author: (Bloch & Schneider, 1801)
FBname: Jolthead porgy
Comments: Inhabits coastal waters.  Found on vegetated sand bottoms and more frequently on coral bottoms.  Occasionally found at depths at least 180m (Ref. 09710) and 200 m.  (Ref. 26938).  Large adults are usually solitary.  Feeds mainly on sea urchins, (including <i>Diadema</i>, Ref. 13442), crabs and mollusks.  Excellent food fish (Ref. 5521).