Five-lined Snapper

Found in large schools, in sheltered lagoons or close to deep channels, of exposed outer reefs.
Juveniles singly over algae and rubble areas, of shallow protected bays.

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.