Black-and-White Snapper

Found singly or in large schools, along channels and steep outer walls, of lagoons and seaward reefs.

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.

Other stages have their own discussion: 1 comment on the juvenile.