Description

Also known as Chinaman Snapper, Galloper, Redfin Snapper, Threadfin Snapper, Thread-finned Sea Perch.

Found singly or in schools over rubble and sandy areas of coastal reefs.
They feed on fish.
Length - 100cm
Depth - 1-100m
Widespread Western 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.in/summary/Symphorus-nematophorus.html