Dwarf Goatfish
Upeneus parvus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 18–100 m
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small goatfish of muddy and sandy bottoms, it trails a pair of chin barbels to probe the sediment for buried invertebrates. The young drift in open water before settling, and the adults reach down to about 100 metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Mulliformes › Mullidae › Upeneus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 159422.
FAQ
- How deep does the Dwarf Goatfish live?
- The Dwarf Goatfish (Upeneus parvus) is typically found at 18–100 m.
- Is the Dwarf Goatfish dangerous to divers?
- The Dwarf Goatfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Dwarf Goatfish get?
- The Dwarf Goatfish grows to about 30 cm.