WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE?
Yellow sides with four horizontal blue lines and a white belly distinguish this snapper. The fins are yellow. Typical length is about 25 cm, with a maximum of 40 cm.WHERE DOES IT LIVE?
It occupies reef habitats from lagoons to outer slopes. Species-level depth records span 3–265 m. Daytime groups gather near reef structures, cavities or submerged objects.WHAT DOES IT EAT?
The diet includes fish, crustaceans and cephalopods, with resources varying by conditions. Small species appearing in the same video do not establish specific predator–prey links between their guides.GO FURTHER WITH AMIGANSEAU
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