Author: (Quoy & Gaimard, 1824)
FBname: Brownstripe red snapper
Comments: Adults are found in the vicinity of coral reefs, also areas with flat bottoms and occasional low coral outcrops, sponges, and sea whips.  They occur singly or in groups of up to about 30 individuals.  Feed on fishes, shrimps, crabs and other benthic invertebrates.