Blubberlip

Found singly or in small schools, during the day close to caves and ledges, foraging food at night, over protected inshore reefs, and deep offshore reefs, rich in coral growth.
Juveniles found singly, mimicking a dead leaf, by drifting on their sides, along sheltered sandy shorelines.

In some areas of the world 'Grunts' are better known as 'Sweetlips' distinguished from other species by their very large rubbery lips.
'Grunts'because they "grunt," the grunting sound is produced by their flat teeth plates rubbing together and this is amplified by their air bladders.
Found either singly or in schools hovering or motionless over the reef during the day, becoming nocturnal predators.

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