Description

Also known as Checkered Seaperch, Cross-banded Seaperch, Cross-banded Snapper, Lattice Seaperch, Lattice Snapper, Sea Perch.

Found singly or in schools, over both, inshore and offshore coral reefs.
They feed on crustaceans and small fish.
Juveniles found over shallow, protected reef flats.
Length - 30cm
Depth - 2-30m
Widespread Indo-West Pacific

Most Snappers live in moderate depths, however there are a few that live much deeper. Juveniles found on inshore reefs.
They are nocturnal predators that mainly feed on fish, but will eat crustaceans, gastropods and cephalopods.
Some smaller family members eat zooplankton. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/1428