| Biology | 
					
					 Mainly in 
					offshore reefs on the continental shelf, on rocky bottoms. 
					Non-schooling. Juveniles under weed rafts and adults are 
					sometimes seen with the large planktivores such as whale 
					sharks. Feeds on demersal fishes, cephalopods, and shrimp. 
					Excellent food fish; marketed fresh and dried salted.  |