| Biology |
Oceanic species.
Water color affects its occurrence, at least in the northern
Gulf of Mexico, where the fish show preference for blue
water. Rarely gathers in schools and usually found as
scattered single individuals. Feeds mainly on fishes but
also preys on octopods and squids. Marketed fresh or frozen.
Feeding takes place during daytime. Maturity reached at
about 80 cm in males and 50 cm in females. |
