Life Cycle
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Protogyny is unconfirmed for this species (Ref. 103751).
Trophic Strategy
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Feeds on fish and small crustaceans (Ref. 5506).
Biology
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Lives amongst rocks, gravel, coral (Ref. 2683) and in submarine caves on the continental shelf and upper slope. Nocturnal. Feeds on crustaceans and small fishes. Protogynous.
- Recorder
- Christine Papasissi
Importance
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fisheries: commercial; gamefish: yes; aquarium: commercial
- Recorder
- Christine Papasissi
