Author: Gill, 1862
FBname: Mexican barred snapper
Comments: Adults are encountered generally over rocky bottoms in the vicinity of coral reefs, up to at least 40 or 50 m (Ref. 9313).  Juveniles may penetrate rocky littoral pools  (Ref. 9313).  Carnivorous, feed on fishes and invertebrates of the bottom (Ref. 9313).  Caught with handlines and marketed fresh (Ref. 9313).