Goldband Goatfish
Upeneus moluccensis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–120 m
- Max size: 22.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Goldband goatfish use a pair of long chin barbels to probe muddy bottoms for buried prey, swimming fast and pausing in short stops to feed. They gather in large schools down to about 120 metres and are sold fresh in markets, prized too for their roe.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Mulliformes › Mullidae › Upeneus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126989.
FAQ
- How deep does the Goldband Goatfish live?
- The Goldband Goatfish (Upeneus moluccensis) is typically found at 10–120 m.
- Is the Goldband Goatfish dangerous to divers?
- The Goldband Goatfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Goldband Goatfish get?
- The Goldband Goatfish grows to about 22.5 cm.