Author: (Bloch, 1790)
FBname: Five-lined snapper
Comments: Adults inhabit sheltered lagoons and exposed, outer slope coral reefs.  Frequently encountered in large aggregations including 100 or more individuals at moderate depths, usually in 30-40m, like in some Pacific locations (Ref. 48635).  Juveniles solitary and shallow in protected bays with algae and rubble substrates.  They feed mainly on fishes and crustaceans (Ref. 4533).