Biff sawtail cranes live in shallow coastal waters, usually singly or in pairs. Feeds mainly on a variety of algae that attach to rocks and coral reefs. Biff's saw-tailed fish is oval in shape and flat on the side, with a large head, a pointed snout, a small mouth cleft, and the upper and lower jaws of equal length.

The newly raised Biff saw-tail crane may start to have Not eating for a few days is caused by changes in the environment and the fish are busy snatching the territory. After they are familiar with the surrounding environment, they will gradually adjust to it. The feeding principle of Biff's saw-tail crane is to eat a small amount of food frequently. It is advisable to eat the feeding amount within 5 to 10 minutes each time, and feed it twice a day. The bait should be diversified to meet the needs of Biff's saw-tail crane. In order to maintain the bright color of the fish, fresh live bait can also be fed at intervals.