Description

Also known as - Striped Snapper.

Found singly, or in small schools, over shallow, and deeper waters, of coral reefs.
They feed on benthic crustaceans and fish.
Length - 22cm
Depth - 5-50m
Widespread Indian Ocean

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/Lutjanus-indicus.html