Author: (Bloch, 1791)
FBname: Yellowtail snapper
Comments: Adults inhabit coastal waters, mostly around coral reefs.  Usually seen well above the bottom, frequently in aggregations.  They feed on a combination of plankton and benthic animals including fishes, crustaceans, worms, gastropods and cephalopods, mainly at night (Ref. 9987).  Young individuals are usually found over weed beds.  They feed primarily on plankton (Ref. 9710).  Spawning occurs throughout the year, with peaks at different times in different areas (Ref. 26938).  Marketed fresh and frozen (Ref. 9987).  Has been reared in captivity (Ref. 35420).