Scientific Name
Etelis carbunculus
Common Name
Deep-water red snapper
Biology
Inhabits rocky bottoms (Ref. 30573). Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302). Feeds on fishes and larger invertebrates such as squids, shrimps and crabs; also takes planktonic organisms, including pelagic urochordates. An important food fish in some areas. Marketed fresh or frozen (Ref. 55).