Author: (Nichols & Murphy, 1922)
FBname: Pacific red snapper
Comments: Adults are found over hard bottoms in inshore reef areas up to a depth of at least  80 m (Ref. 9313).  Carnivorous, feed on big invertebrates and fish (Ref. 9313).  They are marketed fresh or frozen because of excellent quality of flesh (Ref. 9313).