Blacksaddle Goatfish
Parupeneus ciliatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 2–91 m
- Max size: 38 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A goatfish of seagrass beds and coralline lagoon and reef ground, it uses a pair of chin barbels to feel for buried crustaceans and other invertebrates. It does most of its hunting after dark across waters from a couple of metres down to around 90.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Mulliformes › Mullidae › Parupeneus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218661.
FAQ
- How deep does the Blacksaddle Goatfish live?
- The Blacksaddle Goatfish (Parupeneus ciliatus) is typically found at 2–91 m.
- Is the Blacksaddle Goatfish dangerous to divers?
- The Blacksaddle Goatfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Blacksaddle Goatfish get?
- The Blacksaddle Goatfish grows to about 38 cm.