Author: (Valenciennes, 1839)
FBname: Blackspot tuskfish
Comments: Inhabit flat sandy or weedy areas near lagoon and seaward reefs (Ref. 9710).  Solitary.  Feed mainly on hard-shelled prey including crustaceans, mollusks and sea urchins.  Marketed mostly fresh.  In Hong Kong live fish markets (Ref. 27253).