Cubera Snapper

Found singly or in large schools, in secluded areas, over rocky bottoms or under ledges and overhangs, often in deep water reefs.
Juveniles found in mangrove areas.
Widespread Atlantic, Caribbean

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.