Biology ³

Inhabits shallow coastal waters, especially in mangrove-lined creeks and lagoons, but also found on vegetated sand grounds in typical marine areas. Young more widespread than adults. Feeds on bottom-dwelling invertebrates. Consumed fresh.

Sources and Credits

1. (c) Robertson Ross, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), https://biogeodb.stri.si.edu/caribbean/resources/img/images/species/3701_5119.jpg
2. (c) Jon McIntyre, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Jon McIntyre
3. (c) FishBase, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), http://eol.org/data_objects/21004415

More Info

• iNat taxon page
• Animal Diversity Web
• Biodiversity Heritage Library
• BOLD Systems BIN search
• FishBase
• FishSource
• Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF)
• NatureServe Explorer 2.0
• VertNet
• World Register of Marine Species

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