Habitat
Found around reefs, sea grasses and rocky outcrops down to 250 metres.
Fishing information
Sergeant baker are an ambush predator who will take a variety of flesh baits and once hooked they give a reasonable fight. They are occasionally caught near shallow coastal reefs or whilst flathead fishing. Divers may notice this relatively common species when they display inquisitive behaviour such as perching on the sea floor with their head up.
Handling
They do have small sharp teeth so care needs to be taken in removing hooks.
Cooking
These fish are edible and quite tasty but very bony. Consider fish soups or steaming to allow the flesh to separate from the numerous bones.