Description

Also known as Bengal Snapperfish.

Found singly or in schools, around coral heads and rocky outcrops, of coral and rocky reefs.
They feed on crustaceans and small fish.
Length - 30cm
Depth - 5-30m
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/1409