Centropristis striata (Linnaeus 1758)

Also Ref. 32209, 103751.

Oceanodromous. Migrating within oceans typically between spawning and different feeding areas, as tunas do. Migrations should be cyclical and predictable and cover more than 100 km.

Feeds on slow-moving benthic prey. Possese multiple rows of conical teeth that may assist in grasping and pulling prey from the interstices of the reef environment (Ref. 34156).

Commonly found around rock jetties and on rocky bottoms in shallow water. Marketed fresh and eaten fried, broiled and baked (Ref. 9988).

fisheries: commercial; gamefish: yes; aquarium: public aquariums