| Biology |
Pelagic in
neritic and oceanic waters, sometimes near the bottom. Small
juveniles may be found near the shore; adults near bottom to
depths of 60 m. Feeds on sedentary or slow moving
crustaceans and occasionally feeds on small crabs and
fishes. Juveniles are attractive aquarium fish, but do not
do well in captivity. Excellent food fish; marketed fresh or
dried or salted. |
