Usually occurs singly or in groups.
Maximum reported age is 12 years old.
A study in India suggested that most females mature around 16 cm (Total Length).
Description
Body whitish to slightly pinkish.
A horizontal brown to black stripe begins from eye and gradually becomes yellow as it approaches the tail.
Pelvic fins whitish. Other fins are yellowish.
Common Name: Black-striped snapper, Brownstripe red snapper
