Whitesaddle Goatfish
Parupeneus porphyreus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–140 m
- Max size: 51 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: NT
A Hawaiian goatfish that shelters in small groups under ledges by day and fans out at night to feed, dragging the pair of barbels under its chin through sand to detect buried crustaceans. Spawning runs nearly year round, and its near threatened status reflects pressure on this island endemic.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Mulliformes › Mullidae › Parupeneus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218662.
FAQ
- How deep does the Whitesaddle Goatfish live?
- The Whitesaddle Goatfish (Parupeneus porphyreus) is typically found at 1–140 m.
- Is the Whitesaddle Goatfish dangerous to divers?
- The Whitesaddle Goatfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Whitesaddle Goatfish get?
- The Whitesaddle Goatfish grows to about 51 cm.