Gubal Goatfish
Upeneus gubal
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 70 m
- Max size: 8.7 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
A small goatfish trawled from sandy or muddy bottoms, it sweeps the seabed with the pair of sensory barbels under its chin to find buried prey. Much about its life is still poorly documented, and it is listed as Data Deficient.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Mulliformes › Mullidae › Upeneus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1509668.
FAQ
- How deep does the Gubal Goatfish live?
- The Gubal Goatfish (Upeneus gubal) is typically found at to 70 m.
- Is the Gubal Goatfish dangerous to divers?
- The Gubal Goatfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Gubal Goatfish get?
- The Gubal Goatfish grows to about 8.7 cm.