Author: (Steindachner, 1869)
FBname: Spotted rose snapper
Comments: Adults are found over hard bottoms in inshore reef areas.  Generally solitary or in small groups but may occasionally form big schools (Ref. 9313).  Juveniles inhabit estuaries and mouths of rivers (Ref. 9313).  Carnivorous, feed on invertebrates and fish (Ref. 9313).  Marketed fresh or frozen (Ref. 9313).