Farnis' Goatfish
Upeneus farnis
- Group: Other
- Max size: 14.1 cm
- For divers: safe
A small goatfish known so far only from market specimens, with no record yet of where it lives in the wild. Like its relatives it trails a pair of chin barbels to probe the seabed for buried prey.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Mulliformes › Mullidae › Upeneus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1509664.
FAQ
- Is the Farnis' Goatfish dangerous to divers?
- The Farnis' Goatfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Farnis' Goatfish get?
- The Farnis' Goatfish grows to about 14.1 cm.