Habitat: pelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 100 m Distribution: Cristobal, Solarte, Carenero and Bastimentos Islands, Hospital Point NE of Solarte Island and Wild Cane Key N of Bastimentos Island Natural History Notes: Piscivore. Swim in large schools and are found in offshore waters. Uncommon in reefs but if present are often paired. Length 1 - 2ft, max. 2.5 ft. Depth: 0-130ft Characteristics: Blue-silver or olive surface. Can have faint blue bars on the lateral surfaces. Breeding males blacken.