Cinnabar Goatfish
Parupeneus heptacantha
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 12–350 m
- Max size: 36 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A goatfish that drags two long chin barbels through mud, sand and seagrass to taste out hidden prey, the cinnabar goatfish forages over lagoon and seaward reefs, usually below twenty metres. It travels alone or in small groups and can range surprisingly deep for a reef fish.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Mulliformes › Mullidae › Parupeneus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1841078.
FAQ
- How deep does the Cinnabar Goatfish live?
- The Cinnabar Goatfish (Parupeneus heptacantha) is typically found at 12–350 m.
- Is the Cinnabar Goatfish dangerous to divers?
- The Cinnabar Goatfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Cinnabar Goatfish get?
- The Cinnabar Goatfish grows to about 36 cm.