Depth: 0 - 190m.
Recorded at 190 meters.

Habitat: reef-associated. Inhabits lagoon and seaward reefs (Ref. 9710). Juveniles occur seasonally in shallow sandy inshore waters (Ref. 9710). Found in rivers (Ref. 12792). Occasionally in schools. Feeds on fishes and crustaceans (Ref. 9710). According to some authors, this species may invade shallow reefs at night to feed (Ref. 9283). Often toxic when it reaches a length of more than 50 cm (Ref. 4795). Marketed fresh and dried/salted (Ref. 9283).