Fransmadam

Body bronzy; young vividly colored (Ref. 3198).

Dorsal spines (total): 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Analspines: 3; Analsoft rays: 11

Occurs usually in the vicinity of scattered and flat reefs from 5 to 30 m depth. Found in shoals. Feeds on small crabs, worms, red bait and small pieces of seaweeds.

Occurs usually in the vicinity of scattered and flat reefs from 5 to 30 m depth. Found in shoals. Feeds on small crabs, worms, red bait and small pieces of seaweeds. Good food fish but spoils rapidly. A good bait for larger game fish.

fisheries: minor commercial; bait: occasionally; price category: very high; price reliability: very questionable: based on ex-vessel price for species in this family