Author: (Steindachner, 1900)
FBname: Redspotted sandperch
Comments: Benthic (Ref. 58302).  Usually on open sand and rubble substrates near reefs (Ref. 48636, 58302).  Adults occur on deep seaward and coastal slopes and deep sand flats (Ref. 48636) at depths to 170 m and rises up to about 15 m to feed (Ref. 90102).  Adults have lyre-tail and may swim high above the substrate to feed on zooplankton, usually amongst other fishes such as basslets (Ref. 48636).  Minimum depth of 9 m reported from Ref. 30874.