Color brown with a bronze tinge, lighter on sides; canine teeth very sharp, one pair notable enlarged, visible even when mouth is closed; in adults, pale triangle and a light blue interruped line below the eye; no dark spot on body under dorsal fin.

Large adults OFFSHORE over coral and rocky reefs; juveniles associated with estuaries.

Large snapper; attaing 30 pounds.

Spawns from spring through fall; known as night feeder; taking fish, mollusks, and crustaceans.