Where do Yellowtail Snapper typically position themselves relative to the reef structure?

Holding above the bottom rather than sitting directly on it

The successful targeting of Yellowtail Snapper is directly tied to understanding their preferred positioning relative to the reef structure they inhabit. Although they are classified as reef dwellers and prefer hard substrates where food is concentrated, they exhibit a specific three-dimensional behavior in the water column. Instead of remaining stationary directly on the bottom substrate, they are frequently observed holding or suspended slightly above it. This behavior is influenced by their diet, which consists of invertebrates and smaller fish, causing them to associate with areas where food sources are moving or concentrated slightly off the bottom, often near the structure but not glued to it.