Saurida flamma is found in marine environments within a reef-associated area.

[2] They are found in a benthic depth range of 5–30 meters within a tropical climate.

The maximum recorded length of S. flamma as an unsexed male is about 30.5 centimeters or about 12 inches.

The diet of the Saurida falmma includes small fishes.

[3] This species is native to the areas of Eastern Central Pacific, Hawaii, or Polynesia.