Description

Also known as Blueband Snapper, Blue-banded Seaperch, Bluestripe Snapper, Blue-striped Snapper, Fiveline Seaperch, Fiveline Snapper, Five-lined Seaperch, Gold-striped Seaperch, Gold-striped Snapper.

Found in large schools, in sheltered lagoons or close to deep channels, of exposed outer reefs.
They feed on crustaceans and fish.
Juveniles singly over algae and rubble areas, of shallow protected bays.
Length - 38cm
Depth - 2-40m
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. (edit) Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/172