West African Goatfish
Pseudupeneus prayensis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–300 m
- Max size: 55 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: VU
A goatfish of West African shelf waters, it sifts sandy and muddy bottoms with the pair of sensitive barbels under its chin, feeling out buried invertebrates. It ranges from shallow coastal water down to around 300 metres and reaches just over half a metre.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Mulliformes › Mullidae › Pseudupeneus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126987.
FAQ
- How deep does the West African Goatfish live?
- The West African Goatfish (Pseudupeneus prayensis) is typically found at 10–300 m.
- Is the West African Goatfish dangerous to divers?
- The West African Goatfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the West African Goatfish get?
- The West African Goatfish grows to about 55 cm.