Biology ³

Occurs in shallow coral reefs, as well as deeper offshore waters (Ref. 3724). A nocturnal species, hiding in deep crevices or under coral ledges during the day; at night it usually moves over sand and grass beds, taking mainly crabs and other small crustaceans (Ref. 3634). Capable of producing sounds (Ref. 6537). Marketed fresh (Ref. 3724).

Sources and Credits

1. (c) Randall, J.E., some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), http://d1iraxgbwuhpbw.cloudfront.net/images/species/hoasc_u1.jpg
2. (c) Callie, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Callie
3. (c) FishBase, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), http://eol.org/data_objects/20848189

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