Red Sea Goatfish
Parupeneus forsskali
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–45 m
- Max size: 28 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The most common goatfish in shallow Red Sea waters, recognised by the pair of sensory barbels under its chin. It works sand bottoms near coral reefs, using those barbels to probe for buried invertebrates.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Mulliformes › Mullidae › Parupeneus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218669.
FAQ
- How deep does the Red Sea Goatfish live?
- The Red Sea Goatfish (Parupeneus forsskali) is typically found at 1–45 m.
- Is the Red Sea Goatfish dangerous to divers?
- The Red Sea Goatfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Red Sea Goatfish get?
- The Red Sea Goatfish grows to about 28 cm.