Trophic Strategy
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Occurs in crevices in shallow reefs (Ref. 6934). A carnivor which feeds on fishes and cuttlefishes (Ref. 9137).
- Recorder
- Drina Sta. Iglesia
Biology
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Benthic (Ref. 58302). Occurs in crevices in shallow reefs. Often snatches game from divers. Used as food fish in some districts in Japan.
Importance
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fisheries: minor commercial; price category: medium; price reliability: very questionable: based on ex-vessel price for species in this family