Range: Western Atlantic Ocean: Southern Florida, Bermuda, northern Gulf of Mexico, northern South America

Size: Up to 40 inch (100 cm)

Natural Environment: Inhabits rocky coastal areas, including fairly shallow bays, lagoons and seaward reefs

General Husbandry: Has a temperature range of 72 - 79°F (22 - 26°C). Generally like to hide in corals and gorgonians and ambush their prey, which is generally small fishes or crustaceans. Because of their size, they need a large aquarium with large being something over 150 gallons at a minimum. Requires live food in the beginning, i.e., grass shrimp and small feeder fish, however, as time goes by it may accept defrosted fish and shrimp flesh. Faster moving tankmates may pester them. One per tank. Rarely seen in the trade.

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