Author: Poey, 1860
FBname: Fat snook
Comments: Inhabits coastal waters, estuaries and lagoons, penetrating into freshwater; usually prefers very low brackish water or freshwater.  Occasionally in hypersaline lagoons (Ref. 5217).  Found over shallow soft bottoms (Ref. 5217).  Feeds on fish and crustaceans.  Its flesh is well appreciated (Ref. 27188).