Description
This species is characterised by olive brown to grey coloured body which is deeply compressed and elaongated. The body is covered with blue lines and spots. Caudal fin is rounded and long.
Size
Maximum length: 71.4 cm (TL), common length: 40-55 cm (TL)
Diet
Feed on algae, seagrass and small invertebrates
Utilization
It is marketed in fresh form and utilised as an aquarium fish
Gears
Trawl, gillnet, trap, hook and line