Author: (Bloch & Schneider, 1801)
FBname: Moonfish
Comments: Inhabits deeper coastal waters near the bottom on both the continental shelves and around major island groups; sometimes in river estuaries (Ref. 47690, 48635).  Found in schools (Ref. 47690, 48635).  Feeds on benthic invertebrates (Ref. 5213).  Readily dries in air without salting (Ref. 4375, 48635).  Caught in trawls and by beach seine, but mainly by trawling, often incidentally. Marketed fresh and dried (Ref. 47690).  Minimum depth from Ref. 30573.