Sidespot Goatfish
Parupeneus pleurostigma
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–120 m
- Max size: 33 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A pale spot on each side gives the sidespot goatfish its name as it works sand, rubble and seagrass with the pair of sensory barbels under its chin. By day it probes the bottom for crabs, worms, shrimps and urchins on shallow lagoon and seaward reefs.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Mulliformes › Mullidae › Parupeneus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218656.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sidespot Goatfish live?
- The Sidespot Goatfish (Parupeneus pleurostigma) is typically found at 1–120 m.
- Is the Sidespot Goatfish dangerous to divers?
- The Sidespot Goatfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Sidespot Goatfish get?
- The Sidespot Goatfish grows to about 33 cm.