Author: (Forsskål, 1775)
FBname: Dory snapper
Comments: Adults inhabit coral reefs (Ref. 30573, 58652), usually in schools on coastal reefs and in deep lagoons (Ref. 48635).  Often in large aggregations with <i>Lutjanus kasmira</i> and <i>Lutjanus lutjanus</i> (Ref. 9710).  Juveniles are sometimes found in mangrove estuaries or in the lower reaches of freshwater streams.  Feed mainly on fishes, shrimps, crabs and other crustaceans (Ref. 30573).  Caught mainly with handlines, traps, and gill nets. A small species, commonly utilized in subsistence fisheries but also seen frequently in markets where it is sold usually fresh (Ref. 9821). Neither anterolateral glandular groove nor venom gland is present (Ref. 57406,  information in the table as dangerous fish, does not match; needs verification).