Author: Gill, 1862
FBname: Pacific dog snapper
Comments: Adults inhabit coastal rocky and coral reefs up to at least 60 m depth (Ref. 9313).  Juveniles may be encountered in estuaries with mangroves and mouths of  rivers (Ref. 9313).  Carnivorous, feed on big invertebrates (such as crabs, prawns and shrimps) and fish (Ref. 9313).  Marketed fresh or frozen (Ref. 9313).